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El Dorado, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Union County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,382
Population
1,073/sq mi density
$45,159
Median Income
$25,624 per capita
$113,100
Home Value
$133,373 Zillow
$845
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,341
Violent Crime/100K
5,589 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,159 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,100 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,341 violent crimes/100K (253% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
El Dorado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 224 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 16.3 sq mi (42.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,073/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2190°N, 92.6641°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in |
El Dorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.3").