Desha, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
908
Population
400/sq mi density
$77,768
Median Income
$29,083 per capita
$143,300
Home Value
$171,300 Zillow
$702
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,768 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,300 home value, $702/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Desha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7305°N, 91.6856°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Independence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batesville Regional (BVX) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | - | - | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Desha has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (3.0").