Green Forest, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Carroll County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,072
Population
1,244/sq mi density
$63,813
Median Income
$22,314 per capita
$127,100
Home Value
$212,909 Zillow
$803
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
560
Violent Crime/100K
591 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,813 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,100 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
560 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Green Forest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,334 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3347°N, 93.4310°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carroll County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Green Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.7").