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Diamond City, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
831 Population 295/sq mi density
$42,083 Median Income $22,466 per capita
$96,100 Home Value $160,516 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
760 Violent Crime/100K 4,934 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,083 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,100 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
760 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Diamond City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation798 ft (243 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates36.4576°N, 92.9110°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.3 / 100
Community Resilience12.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 141 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 146 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 140 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 123 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 141 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 115 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 123 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 58 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 143 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 142 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 12 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 141 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 143 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 142 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 96 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 140 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 143 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 652 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 87 km 7
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 79 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 63 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 35 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 34 km 4
May 8, 2009 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 94 km 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 70 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 38 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 96 km 1
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 71 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 40 km 1
Apr 7, 1972 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 95 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 54 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 80 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 54 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 29 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 67 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 24 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 84 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 30 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 24 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 72 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 84 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 82 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Diamond City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.1").

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