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Fountain Hill, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Ashley County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
100 Population 175/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $20,829 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
322 Violent Crime/100K 1,074 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 5.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fountain Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation191 ft (58 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates33.3575°N, 91.8511°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAshley County County
Nearest AirportSouth Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.5 / 100
Community Resilience18.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 87 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 85 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 94 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 133 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 78 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 69 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 81 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 72 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 77 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 76 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 143 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 85 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 117 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 109 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 2 191 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 715 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 98 km 17
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 80 km 2
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 33 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 63 km 5
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 90 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 44 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 90 km 2
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 62 km 3
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 53 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 12 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 22 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 50 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 24 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 97 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 13 km
2010 DREW 1,283 22 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 40 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 23 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 42 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 31 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 40 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 40 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 41 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 42 km
2010 EAST CAMDEN 837 96 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 40 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 39 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 32 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 40 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
February 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest

Fountain Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.3").

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