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Greenwood, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sebastian County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
9,570 Population 836/sq mi density
$65,745 Median Income $36,129 per capita
$177,300 Home Value $235,784 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,745 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,300 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density836/sq mi
Coordinates35.2269°N, 94.2764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySebastian County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience38.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 101 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 99 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 119 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 137 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 142 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 97 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 142 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 97 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 102 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 102 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 137 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 99 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 110 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 115 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 142 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 98 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 147 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 144 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 108 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 959 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 39 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 30 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 89 km 1
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 3 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 88 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 30 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 41 km 10
May 24, 2011 EF3 71 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 90 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 76 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 76 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 23 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF3 84 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 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 18 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 66 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 16 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 49 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 16 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 45 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 42 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 98 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 70 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 86 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 50 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 98 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Greenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.6").

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