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Fifty-Six, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Stone County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
177 Population 86/sq mi density
$62,583 Median Income $25,708 per capita
$172,200 Home Value $205,581 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 4,671 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,583 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,200 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fifty-Six enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation893 ft (272 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates35.9635°N, 92.2334°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStone County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.9 / 100
Community Resilience2.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

267 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 78 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 80 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 78 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 127 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 117 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 100 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 79 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 80 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 43 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 78 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 24 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 80 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 108 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 82 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 79 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 78 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 81 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 82 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 78 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 149 fatalities, 1,385 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 19 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 47 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 67 km 2
May 15, 1968 EF4 77 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 98 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 50
May 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 77 km 4
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 77 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 80 km 5
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 70 km 1
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 84 km 1
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 46 km 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 28 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 28 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 67 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 28 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 98 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 16 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 66 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 99 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 93 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 94 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 16 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 10 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 9 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in

Fifty-Six has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.6").

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