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Dennard, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Van Buren County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
381 Population 17/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 2,112 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dennard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates35.7479°N, 92.5500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVan Buren County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.1 / 100
Community Resilience10.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

253 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 56 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 61 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 55 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 57 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 137 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 57 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 56 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 33 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 58 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 44 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 144 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 55 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 80 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 57 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 47 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 56 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 58 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 57 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 55 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

479 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,609 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 86 km 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 20 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 21 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 96 km 2
May 15, 1968 EF4 98 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 78 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 50
May 26, 2024 EF3 51 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 66 km 4
May 24, 2011 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 42 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 49 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 72 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 75 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 31 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 96 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 72 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 43 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 43 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 72 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 34 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 43 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 34 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 42 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 31 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 45 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 63 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 47 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 35 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 35 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,900 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 41 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 72 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in

Dennard has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.4").

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