Des Arc, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Prairie County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,447
Population
689/sq mi density
$31,328
Median Income
$23,620 per capita
$86,800
Home Value
$184,572 Zillow
$503
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
274
Violent Crime/100K
548 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$31,328 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $503/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Des Arc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 192 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 689/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9784°N, 91.5068°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Prairie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in |
Des Arc has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.9").