Sign In Register

Farmington, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,469 Population 862/sq mi density
$88,541 Median Income $33,852 per capita
$249,900 Home Value $329,765 Zillow
$1,223 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
447 Violent Crime/100K 907 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,541 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$249,900 home value, $1,223/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
447 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmington 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 Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density862/sq mi
Coordinates36.0366°N, 94.2525°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

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

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 142 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 119 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 119 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 134 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 142 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 146 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 146 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 142 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 140 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 119 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 141 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 145 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 142 km
Jul 8, 2019 3 km ENE of Quinton, OK M2.8 140 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 114 km
Aug 15, 2019 2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 141 km
Aug 22, 2021 1 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 142 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,033 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 93 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 78 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 81 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 13 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 94 km 1
May 22, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 29 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 42 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 98 km 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 90 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 53 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 75 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 49 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 77 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 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 50 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 91 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 61 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 58 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 58 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 60 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 89 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 45 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 93 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 51 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 50 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.2 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 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Farmington has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.2").

View full weather details →