Gillham, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
190
Population
218/sq mi density
$61,750
Median Income
$26,203 per capita
$48,300
Home Value
$171,416 Zillow
$590
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$61,750 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,300 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Gillham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 733 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1686°N, 94.3130°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0370 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in |
Gillham has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.6").