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Hickory Ridge, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cross County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
1,151 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,000 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
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 62°F (17°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 50.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 231 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4028°N, 90.9945°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cross County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.4 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.9 in |
Hickory Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.0").