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Etowah, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Mississippi County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
306
Population
52/sq mi density
$23,125
Median Income
$17,324 per capita
$80,600
Home Value
$99,274 Zillow
$633
Median Rent
43.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,125 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$80,600 home value, $633/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Etowah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 229 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7158°N, 90.2307°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mississippi County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | — | — | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in |
Etowah has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").