Forrest City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · St. Francis County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,826
Population
633/sq mi density
$33,522
Median Income
$17,056 per capita
$87,800
Home Value
$78,031 Zillow
$795
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,522 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,800 home value, $795/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Forrest City 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. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 248 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 16.4 sq mi (42.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0136°N, 90.7932°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Francis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 5.1 in |
Forrest City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.9").