Dumas, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,877
Population
1,332/sq mi density
$34,938
Median Income
$18,699 per capita
$90,800
Home Value
$110,139 Zillow
$761
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
1,151
Violent Crime/100K
2,611 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$34,938 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,151 violent crimes/100K (203% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dumas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8834°N, 91.4856°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Desha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Dumas has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and September the driest (2.8").