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Drasco, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
236
Population
138/sq mi density
$97,708
Median Income
$26,364 per capita
$81,800
Home Value
$268,929 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
350
Violent Crime/100K
4,533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,708 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Drasco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 990 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6338°N, 91.9418°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Independence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batesville Regional (BVX) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Drasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.0").