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Harrisburg, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Poinsett County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,574
Population
1,059/sq mi density
$52,077
Median Income
$23,531 per capita
$112,700
Home Value
$152,634 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
760
Violent Crime/100K
1,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,077 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,700 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
760 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrisburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 283 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,059/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5638°N, 90.7216°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Poinsett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Harrisburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.9").