Fordyce, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cleveland County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,320
Population
493/sq mi density
$43,056
Median Income
$23,587 per capita
$92,500
Home Value
$119,918 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
787
Violent Crime/100K
3,399 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$43,056 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
787 violent crimes/100K (107% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fordyce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 265 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8182°N, 92.4170°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cleveland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Fordyce has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.6").