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Hazen, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Prairie County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,960 Population 557/sq mi density
$48,816 Median Income $30,153 per capita
$109,900 Home Value $184,572 Zillow
$889 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
374 Violent Crime/100K 1,946 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,816 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,900 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
374 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hazen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation211 ft (64 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density557/sq mi
Coordinates34.7814°N, 91.5581°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPrairie County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
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 Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

249 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 91 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 84 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 92 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 97 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 91 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 91 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 139 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 91 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 109 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 91 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 131 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 92 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 92 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 93 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 91 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 92 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 91 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 91 km
Feb 26, 2011 5 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 91 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

591 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 219 fatalities, 2,649 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 100 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 93 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 75 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 82 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 57 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 97 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 100 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 87 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 30 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 37 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 70 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 78 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 39 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 78 km 1
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 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 65 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,314 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 8 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 12 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Hazen has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.0").

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