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Fisher, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Poinsett County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
156 Population 520/sq mi density
$38,000 Median Income $27,805 per capita
$54,500 Home Value $50,060 Zillow
$500 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 1,151 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,500 home value, $500/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fisher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation234 ft (71 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density520/sq mi
Coordinates35.4914°N, 90.9725°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPoinsett County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

361 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 128 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 123 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 84 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 130 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 72 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 108 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 45 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 143 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 129 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 110 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 110 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 129 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 49 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 116 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 128 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 105 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 130 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 147 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 40 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

508 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 192 fatalities, 2,376 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 50 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 83 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 78 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 23 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 96 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 44 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 48 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 33 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 73 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 8 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 60 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 34 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 28 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF3 60 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 94 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 - - 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,783 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,783 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 88 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 83 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Fisher has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.0").

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