Hickory Ridge, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cross County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
302 Population 465/sq mi density
$45,500 Median Income $24,498 per capita
$51,000 Home Value $50,060 Zillow
$765 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,000 home value, $765/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hickory Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation231 ft (70 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates35.4028°N, 90.9945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCross County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.65"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

349 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 124 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 119 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 90 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 78 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 126 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 115 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 125 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 126 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 120 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 40 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 120 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 115 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 125 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 55 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 112 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 126 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 47 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 145 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 93 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

521 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 199 fatalities, 2,463 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 59 km 8
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 90 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 23 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 37 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 51 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 40 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 2 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 25 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 26 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 21 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 93 km 2
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 - - 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,783 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,783 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 79 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 74 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Driest
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Hickory Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.0").

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