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Edgemont, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cleburne County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
18 Population 49/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
229 Violent Crime/100K 1,943 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
229 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgemont 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 51.9 inches. The area receives 4.9 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 Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates35.6007°N, 92.1964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCleburne County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 40 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 41 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 40 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 139 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 41 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 133 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 41 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 149 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 5 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 39 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 62 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 42 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 148 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 143 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 112 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 40 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 41 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 40 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

541 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 197 fatalities, 2,302 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 97 km 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 28 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 89 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 23 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 83 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 83 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 66 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 93 km 35
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 65 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 84 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 62 km 50
May 26, 2024 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 86 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 49 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 72 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 57 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 63 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 63 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 68 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 64 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 67 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 55 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 64 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 96 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 68 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 54 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 47 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 48 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 78 km
2024 RX PAYNE RIDGE 4,216 76 km
2010 BIG PINEY PARKER RIDGE 4,133 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,118 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in

Edgemont has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.8").

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