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Floyd, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
800 Population 166/sq mi density
$80,795 Median Income $23,912 per capita
$246,900 Home Value $211,175 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
385 Violent Crime/100K 4,649 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,795 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$246,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
385 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Floyd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation414 ft (126 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates35.1989°N, 91.9645°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 36 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 30 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 38 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 37 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 37 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 121 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 37 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 49 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 111 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 136 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 38 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 38 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 38 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 40 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 108 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 38 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 39 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 38 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 260 fatalities, 2,998 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 78 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 91 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 73 km 5
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 77 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 73 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 61 km 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 55 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 92 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 67 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 47 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 24 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 35 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 91 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 77 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 59 km 5
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 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,553 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 46 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 90 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,579 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,499 99 km
2019 RXBURN 3,434 99 km
2024 RX BROGDEN SHIELDS 2 3,398 99 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,235 90 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 82 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 97 km
2022 HOUSTON 3,176 90 km
2024 RX CAP FORK 2,977 99 km
2021 JWF ROCK CREEK UNIT 2 AND 3 2,966 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,913 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,812 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Floyd has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (3.3").

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