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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
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
506
Violent Crime/100K
1,266 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, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $503/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
506 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Des Arc has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").