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Dumas, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,877 Population 1,332/sq mi density
$34,938 Median Income $18,699 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $107,635 Zillow
$761 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
367 Violent Crime/100K 808 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$34,938 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
367 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dumas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density1,332/sq mi
Coordinates33.8834°N, 91.4856°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDesha County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.0 / 100
Community Resilience53.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 92 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 147 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 76 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 66 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 133 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 121 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 136 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 130 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 128 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 138 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 135 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 86 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 80 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 109 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 140 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 98 km
Oct 20, 1999 8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas M2.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 258 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

424 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 546 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 69 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 34 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 73 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 29 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 23 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 88 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 62 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 20, 1972 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF3 89 km 3
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 39 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 19, 1957 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 86 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 60 km
2010 DREW 1,283 51 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 97 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 99 km
2002 PINE ISLAND 676 99 km
1988 BRAD TRAM 676 99 km
2000 PINE ISLAND 1 N 673 99 km
2013 FOUNTAIN HILL 655 72 km
1996 UNNAMED 514 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Dumas has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.8").

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