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Garfield, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Barry County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
468 Population 150/sq mi density
$70,909 Median Income $39,776 per capita
$197,200 Home Value $448,149 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
315 Violent Crime/100K 2,678 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,909 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $858/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
315 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Garfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates36.4554°N, 93.9758°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBarry County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.1 / 100
Community Resilience19.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 145 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 89 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 127 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 127 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 88 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 133 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 141 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 145 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 120 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 139 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 124 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 126 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 32 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 88 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 104 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 109 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 80 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

559 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 197 fatalities, 1,887 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 86 km 158
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 94 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 68 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 95 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 4
May 25, 2024 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 40 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 98 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 93 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 73 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 60 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 55 km 7
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 78 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 8, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,774 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 83 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 83 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 88 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 97 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 94 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 79 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 87 km
1995 F128 4,210 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,910 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 87 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 90 km
2019 RX - ALEXANDER MTN BLK3 3,492 87 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in

Garfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.2").

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