Garfield, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Barry County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
468
Population
150/sq mi density
$70,909
Median Income
$39,776 per capita
$197,200
Home Value
$469,414 Zillow
$858
Median Rent
16.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,909 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $858/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Garfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4554°N, 93.9758°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Garfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.4").