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Fouke, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Miller County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
685 Population 504/sq mi density
$38,594 Median Income $17,858 per capita
$79,400 Home Value $193,439 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
749 Violent Crime/100K 6,048 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$38,594 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
749 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fouke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation316 ft (96 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density504/sq mi
Coordinates33.2622°N, 93.8852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMiller County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience31.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
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

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 135 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 65 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 113 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 74 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 116 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 133 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 114 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 76 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 66 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 121 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 146 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 111 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 138 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 120 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 122 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 121 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 140 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 115 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 136 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 158 km
2008 Ike Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 792 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 82 km 7
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 88 km 6
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 83 km 3
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 86 km 2
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 60 km 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 60 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 85 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 91 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 63 km 0
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 55 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 66 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,925 59 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 97 km
2011 592 2,278 51 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 85 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,649 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 93 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 92 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 86 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,478 61 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 43 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 5 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 59 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 82 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
May 71°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in

Fouke has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (3.2").

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