Dyer, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crawford County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
996 Population 339/sq mi density
$69,792 Median Income $30,073 per capita
$211,900 Home Value $178,159 Zillow
$563 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,792 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,900 home value, $563/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dyer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density339/sq mi
Coordinates35.4944°N, 94.1388°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (May) 6.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.05"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience26.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 120 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 118 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 143 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 100 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 128 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 131 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 131 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 117 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 117 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 121 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 122 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 118 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 129 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 134 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 117 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 134 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 121 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 142 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 120 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 51 fatalities, 907 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 61 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 29 km 4
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 35 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 39 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 50 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 70 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 56 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 68 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 45 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 31 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 29 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 75 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 35 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 29 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 76 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 29 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 76 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 75 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 59 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 46 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 46 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 25 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in

Dyer has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.1").

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