Fulton, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Hempstead County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
155 Population 861/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $24,932 per capita
$126,700 Home Value $107,091 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$126,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fulton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density861/sq mi
Coordinates33.6126°N, 93.8138°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHempstead County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.00"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.0 / 100
Community Resilience10.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 104 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 75 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 114 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 96 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 125 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 119 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 115 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 105 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 142 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 117 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 117 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 122 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 113 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 128 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 126 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 148 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 134 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 109 km
Nov 11, 1998 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas M2.6 145 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas M2.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (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
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

475 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 408 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 55 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 56 km 3
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 64 km 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 60 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 49 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 82 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 24 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 96 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 94 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 99 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 91 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 93 km
2024 RX LITTLE MISSOURI 5,312 93 km
2022 NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,544 89 km
2024 RX NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,496 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,609 90 km
2022 NO MANS LAND NORTH 3,571 92 km
2021 CW SHARP TOP 1 3,539 94 km
2024 RX NO MANS LAND NORTH 3,514 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,501 84 km
2024 RX SHARP TOP 1 3,423 94 km
2006 SULPHUR MOUNTAIN 3,050 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,925 31 km
2024 RX FODDERSTACK_BLAYLOCK MTN EAST 2,830 84 km
2019 RX - EAST SALINE 2,407 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,380 89 km
2011 592 2,278 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,254 91 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,238 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in Wettest

Fulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.0").

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