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Des Arc, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
193 Population 919/sq mi density
$62,188 Median Income $20,264 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $154,525 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Des Arc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density919/sq mi
Coordinates37.2826°N, 90.6373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 92 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 107 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 129 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 94 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 106 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 91 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 99 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 117 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 126 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 101 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 53 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 142 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 105 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 138 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 133 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 146 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 135 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 138 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 106 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 545 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 74 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 85 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 50 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 62 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 60 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 58 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 82 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 51 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 97 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 65 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 67 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 66 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 63 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 54 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 43 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 55 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 66 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 66 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 54 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 66 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 41 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 82 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 38 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 65 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 46 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 82 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 70 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in

Des Arc has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").

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