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Elm Springs, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,000 Population 504/sq mi density
$112,917 Median Income $50,685 per capita
$362,400 Home Value $620,969 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,192 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$112,917 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$362,400 home value, $908/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Elm Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,160 ft (354 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density504/sq mi
Coordinates36.2062°N, 94.2379°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 114 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 127 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 137 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 113 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 111 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 136 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 88 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 143 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 147 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 140 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 126 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 17 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 113 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 130 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 135 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 87 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 207 fatalities, 1,915 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 99 km 158
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 76 km 3
May 5, 1960 EF4 96 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 98 km 10
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 91 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 12 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 38 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 78 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 79 km 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 95 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 94 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 64 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 64 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 70 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 62 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 77 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 99 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 61 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 57 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 66 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 98 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 55 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,900 99 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 68 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 95 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 81 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Elm Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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