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Denning, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Franklin County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
296 Population 274/sq mi density
$36,591 Median Income $17,685 per capita
$59,100 Home Value $166,873 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
809 Violent Crime/100K 1,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$36,591 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,100 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
809 violent crimes/100K (113% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Denning enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 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 Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation421 ft (128 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates35.4252°N, 93.7568°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience18.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 4, 2024.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 128 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 134 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 126 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 128 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 127 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 138 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 128 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 149 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 127 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 145 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 127 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 127 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 126 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 128 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 68 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 126 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 125 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 127 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 127 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,037 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 89 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 24 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 72 km 13
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 53 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 72 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 84 km 10
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 85 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 21 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 97 km 4
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 90 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 100 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 38 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 63 km 2
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 36 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 47 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 34 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 38 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 84 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 46 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 83 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 84 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 81 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 50 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 35 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 35 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Denning has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.6").

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