Fountain Lake, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Saline County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
651 Population 149/sq mi density
$57,885 Median Income $23,459 per capita
$160,200 Home Value $298,700 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,885 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fountain Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation524 ft (160 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates34.6098°N, 92.9198°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.49"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience54.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

228 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 90 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 91 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 89 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 88 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 88 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 90 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 124 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 87 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 88 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 89 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 89 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 111 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 85 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 85 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 88 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 89 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 138 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 89 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 79 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 103 fatalities, 1,763 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 31 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 56 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 52 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 52 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 38 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 88 km 6
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 65 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 11 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 91 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 83 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 23 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 60 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 77 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 46 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 72 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 93 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 37 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 88 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 77 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 93 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 87 km
2020 NEWMAN 489 5,662 90 km
2021 JACK PIGEON 5,643 90 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 34 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 68 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,333 88 km
2024 RX LITTLE MISSOURI 5,312 97 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.7 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Fountain Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.5").

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