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Elkins, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,710
Population
959/sq mi density
$81,111
Median Income
$31,531 per capita
$190,100
Home Value
$280,413 Zillow
$1,293
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
739
Violent Crime/100K
832 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,111 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,100 home value, $1,293/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
739 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,222 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0172°N, 94.0235°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Elkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.2").