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Earle, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crittenden County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,421 Population 437/sq mi density
$26,985 Median Income $17,641 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $66,110 Zillow
$591 Median Rent 43.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
682 Violent Crime/100K 2,090 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$26,985 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $591/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
682 violent crimes/100K (79% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Earle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation211 ft (64 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates35.2734°N, 90.4643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrittenden County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.8 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

234 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 69 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 57 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 132 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 90 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 145 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 17 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 136 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 44 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 87 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 40 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 133 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 121 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 70 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 104 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 83 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 83 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 111 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 138 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

530 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 158 fatalities, 2,068 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 58 km 8
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 71 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 61 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 73 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 82 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 82 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 78 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 84 km 16
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 61 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 76 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 7 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 100 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 75 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 91 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 22 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Earle has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.1").

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