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Grubbs, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Jackson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
363 Population 637/sq mi density
$75,625 Median Income $37,865 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,625 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Grubbs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation231 ft (70 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density637/sq mi
Coordinates35.6540°N, 91.0755°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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

374 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 124 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 120 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 86 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 125 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 76 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 109 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 125 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 125 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 64 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 91 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 93 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 123 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 107 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 106 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 124 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 54 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 135 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 47 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 126 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 190 fatalities, 2,308 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 50 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 84 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 25 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 76 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 50 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 36 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 13 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 27 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 74 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 74 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 54 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 29 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 64 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 48 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 64 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 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,783 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,783 71 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,336 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 99 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 83 km
2022 OPTIMUS 706 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Grubbs has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.1").

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