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Hensley, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
27 Population 26/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
201 Violent Crime/100K 1,271 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hensley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates34.5104°N, 92.2095°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0389 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.56 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.42 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

231 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 85 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 82 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 86 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 85 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 84 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 86 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 119 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 84 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 86 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 85 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 87 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 83 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 86 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 85 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 143 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 83 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 99 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 99 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 87 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

600 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 160 fatalities, 1,969 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 50 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 18 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 29 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 74 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 64 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 92 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 54 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 77 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 57 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 96 km 5
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 82 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 56 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 66 km 1
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 20 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 86 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 40 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 69 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,201 86 km
2022 HOUSTON 3,176 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,052 77 km
2021 JWF ROCK CREEK UNIT 2 AND 3 2,966 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,965 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,920 92 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 40 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,705 98 km
2024 RX LITTLE BEAR 3 2,427 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,178 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Hensley has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").

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