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Hector, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
377 Population 165/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $21,069 per capita
$108,600 Home Value $185,279 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
288 Violent Crime/100K 2,808 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hector enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation743 ft (226 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates35.4629°N, 92.9791°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyConway County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.0 / 100
Community Resilience37.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

238 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 61 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 67 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 59 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 60 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 60 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 68 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 60 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 60 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 90 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 59 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 102 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 59 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 17 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 60 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 58 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 59 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 59 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 59 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 58 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

464 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 103 fatalities, 1,454 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 82 km 16
May 24, 2011 EF4 91 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 41 km 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 69 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 50 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 67 km 6
May 26, 2024 EF3 79 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 85 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 20 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 38 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 45 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 72 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 40 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 85 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 81 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 87 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 40 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 32 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 61 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 29 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 100 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 28 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.3 in

Hector has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (2.6").

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