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Gentry, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,069 Population 719/sq mi density
$65,325 Median Income $27,308 per capita
$162,400 Home Value $298,863 Zillow
$1,092 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
382 Violent Crime/100K 535 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,325 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,400 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Gentry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density719/sq mi
Coordinates36.2596°N, 94.4909°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 148 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 135 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 150 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 148 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 146 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 135 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 147 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 148 km
Jul 8, 2019 3 km ENE of Quinton, OK M2.8 147 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 87 km
Aug 15, 2019 2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 148 km
Aug 22, 2021 1 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 149 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 149 km
Sep 26, 2019 2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 147 km
Aug 22, 2021 Oklahoma M2.7 149 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 119 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 78 km
May 23, 2021 4 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

691 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 209 fatalities, 1,938 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 89 km 158
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 64 km 3
May 5, 1960 EF4 98 km 5
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 94 km 1
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 97 km 10
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 71 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 12 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 34 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 95 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 44 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 30 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 15 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 100 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 75 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 98 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 85 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 83 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 90 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 90 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 76 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 85 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 78 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 40 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 83 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 86 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 38 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 85 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 29 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 74 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Gentry has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.1").

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