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Garland, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lafayette County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
300 Population 341/sq mi density
$31,304 Median Income $22,157 per capita
$37,100 Home Value $91,584 Zillow
$476 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 1,733 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,304 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,100 home value, $476/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Garland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation232 ft (71 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density341/sq mi
Coordinates33.3610°N, 93.7142°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLafayette County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median50.0
RatingGood
Good Days %53.4%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.6 / 100
Community Resilience8.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 141 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 79 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 98 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 88 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 105 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 117 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 100 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 89 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 79 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 105 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 141 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 105 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 96 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 143 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 109 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 108 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 145 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 119 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 142 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 104 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 2 162 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

520 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 810 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 93 km 7
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 70 km 6
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 82 km 3
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 96 km 2
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 72 km 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 43 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 79 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 38 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 67 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 85 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 87 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,925 57 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 88 km
2011 592 2,278 68 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,649 50 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 85 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 85 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,478 50 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 60 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 24 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 44 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 81 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in

Garland has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.4").

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