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Fredonia (Biscoe), AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Prairie County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
197 Population 205/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $24,942 per capita
$64,300 Home Value $98,651 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fredonia (Biscoe) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation191 ft (58 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates34.8194°N, 91.4102°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPrairie County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above US avg
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

252 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 99 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 93 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 148 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 101 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 83 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 100 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 100 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 100 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 127 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 114 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 118 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 100 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 101 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 101 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 100 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 102 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 101 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 101 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 102 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 181 fatalities, 2,300 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 89 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 74 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 50 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 93 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 98 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 25 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 52 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 41 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 57 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 40 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 34 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 89 km 1
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 97 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,938 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 78 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,314 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 11 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 8 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in

Fredonia (Biscoe) has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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