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Evening Shade, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sharp County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
323 Population 193/sq mi density
$27,159 Median Income $20,400 per capita
$122,000 Home Value $161,417 Zillow
$619 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
426 Violent Crime/100K 2,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,159 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$122,000 home value, $619/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Evening Shade enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates36.0699°N, 91.6219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySharp County County
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.2 / 100
Community Resilience8.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 111 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 110 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 135 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 128 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 112 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 65 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 69 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 113 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 74 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 112 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 112 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 111 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 78 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 80 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 114 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 108 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 71 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 138 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 151 fatalities, 1,873 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 71 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 92 km 2
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 76 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 12 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 77 km 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 92 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 55 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 49 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 95 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 92 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 76 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 75 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 61 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 50 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 92 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 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 98 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 76 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 76 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 94 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 96 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 77 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 64 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 65 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 51 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 64 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 64 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 58 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 61 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 55 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 79 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 96 km
2010 SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX 2,986 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in

Evening Shade has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.8").

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