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El Paso, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Faulkner County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
494 Population 120/sq mi density
$58,529 Median Income $26,996 per capita
$134,900 Home Value $258,512 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
393 Violent Crime/100K 1,202 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,529 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
393 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
El Paso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation275 ft (84 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates35.1153°N, 92.0812°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFaulkner County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience57.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

254 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 30 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 24 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 32 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 30 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 31 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 54 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 31 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 31 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 116 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 149 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 32 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 31 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 147 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 31 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 103 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 31 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 31 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 32 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

630 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 232 fatalities, 2,769 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 64 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 90 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 77 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 60 km 5
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 82 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 62 km 2
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 87 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 67 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 81 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 34 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 32 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 37 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 52 km 5
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 89 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 80 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 33 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 84 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,579 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,499 97 km
2019 RXBURN 3,434 97 km
2024 RX BROGDEN SHIELDS 2 3,398 97 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,235 84 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in

El Paso has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.3").

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