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Griffithville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
321 Population 584/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $17,877 per capita
$61,400 Home Value $216,451 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
457 Violent Crime/100K 762 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,400 home value, $690/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Griffithville 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation214 ft (65 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density584/sq mi
Coordinates35.1231°N, 91.6450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 67 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 61 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 69 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 145 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 67 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 68 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 93 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 67 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 122 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 74 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 131 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 113 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 68 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 68 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 68 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 68 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 69 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 68 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 138 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

622 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 247 fatalities, 3,133 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 99 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 85 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 89 km 2
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 54 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 30 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 61 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 80 km 35
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 74 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 31 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 39 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 12 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 49 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 89 km 5
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 98 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,938 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 64 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 64 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 75 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,314 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 32 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 32 km
2003 UNNAMED 604 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 530 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 520 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Griffithville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.3").

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