Fayetteville, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
97,227
Population
1,776/sq mi density
$59,074
Median Income
$37,885 per capita
$322,500
Home Value
$383,552 Zillow
$1,003
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
429
Violent Crime/100K
2,392 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,074 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$322,500 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fayetteville 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 54.8 sq mi (141.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,776/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0715°N, 94.1666°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in |
Fayetteville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.6").