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DeWitt, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Arkansas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,980 Population 997/sq mi density
$48,221 Median Income $23,535 per capita
$85,800 Home Value $121,443 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
927 Violent Crime/100K 2,782 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,221 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
927 violent crimes/100K (144% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
DeWitt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation166 ft (51 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density997/sq mi
Coordinates34.2874°N, 91.3383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyArkansas County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.9 / 100
Community Resilience55.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

200 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 143 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 138 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 145 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 121 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 143 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 143 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 144 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 143 km
Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 127 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 145 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 144 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 144 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 143 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 144 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 145 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 144 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 141 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 145 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km S of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 144 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,193 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 100 km 5
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 62 km 5
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 83 km 2
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 66 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF3 32 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 72 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 44 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 86 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 30 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 24, 1982 EF3 98 km 1
Jan 7, 1978 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF3 100 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 73 km
2010 DREW 1,283 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 65 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 66 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 74°F (24°C) 3.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in

DeWitt has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.8").

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