Elaine, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Phillips County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
515
Population
1,010/sq mi density
$39,226
Median Income
$23,010 per capita
$55,800
Home Value
$69,673 Zillow
$320
Median Rent
17.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,226 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,800 home value, $320/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3086°N, 90.8533°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Phillips County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.1 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in |
Elaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (2.8").