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Dell, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Mississippi County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
188 Population 204/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $40,456 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $196,919 Zillow
$516 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
624 Violent Crime/100K 2,498 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $516/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
624 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation238 ft (73 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates35.8572°N, 90.0341°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMississippi County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.0 / 100
Community Resilience36.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

383 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 149 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 82 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 11 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 22 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 60 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 147 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 14 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 126 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 91 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 109 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 118 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 63 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 12 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 45 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 120 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 54 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 62 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 8 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 46 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

557 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 141 fatalities, 1,405 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 47 km 8
May 4, 2003 EF4 98 km 11
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 13 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 16 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 34 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 90 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 74 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 100 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 29 km 17
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 48 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 59 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 81 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 55 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAPANOCCA LAKE (725 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in

Dell has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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