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Elaine, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Phillips County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
515 Population 1,010/sq mi density
$39,226 Median Income $23,010 per capita
$55,800 Home Value $60,914 Zillow
$320 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 5,078 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$39,226 median income, 23.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,800 home value, $320/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Elaine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,010/sq mi
Coordinates34.3086°N, 90.8533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPhillips County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.8 / 100
Community Resilience46.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 102 km
Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 124 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 149 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 136 km
Jun 28, 2010 11 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.2 137 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 149 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 81 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 31 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 138 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 148 km
Jan 3, 2025 11 km E of Pangburn, Arkansas M2.9 149 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 62 km
May 14, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M2.8 149 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 94 km
Jun 26, 2010 Arkansas M2.7 138 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 113 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 32 km
Jul 9, 2000 10 km WNW of Wynne, Arkansas M2.6 106 km
Jan 28, 2014 2 km ENE of Cherry Valley, Arkansas M2.6 123 km
May 18, 1997 2 km WNW of Patterson, Arkansas M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

394 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 833 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 85 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 37 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 54 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 7, 1978 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 75 km 4
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF3 60 km 3
Nov 19, 1970 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 19, 1970 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 62 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 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 39 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 86 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 75 km
1993 UNNAMED 651 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Elaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.7").

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