Felsenthal, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Union County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
47 Population 32/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $24,853 per capita
$77,500 Home Value $78,734 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Felsenthal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation71 ft (22 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates33.0608°N, 92.1490°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.22"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.23"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience56.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 26, 2024.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 114 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 49 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 132 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 50 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 49 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 54 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 45 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 42 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 42 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 134 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 131 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 58 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 148 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 148 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 288 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,014 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 99 km 47
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 47 km 2
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 55 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 100 km 5
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 78 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 54 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 84 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 54 km 2
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 38 km 3
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 52 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 37 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 75 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 21 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 28 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 81 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 80 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 51 km
2010 DREW 1,283 63 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 8 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 37 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 6 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 13 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 8 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 8 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 7 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 6 km
2010 EAST CAMDEN 837 96 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 7 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 7 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 6.2 in Wettest

Felsenthal has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.2").

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