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Dierks, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
636
Population
331/sq mi density
$23,333
Median Income
$22,692 per capita
$73,800
Home Value
$140,335 Zillow
$623
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
197
Violent Crime/100K
4,055 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$23,333 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $623/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
197 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dierks enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 442 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1200°N, 94.0173°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0370 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
Dierks has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.0").