Gurdon, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Nevada County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,777
Population
731/sq mi density
$45,769
Median Income
$22,309 per capita
$94,300
Home Value
$179,894 Zillow
$652
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
436
Violent Crime/100K
1,145 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,769 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,300 home value, $652/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gurdon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 215 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9160°N, 93.1539°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nevada County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in |
Gurdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.4").