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Higden, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cleburne County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
129 Population 263/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $33,326 per capita
$202,500 Home Value $321,190 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
229 Violent Crime/100K 1,943 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
229 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Higden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation510 ft (155 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates35.5664°N, 92.2052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCleburne County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

265 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 36 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 37 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 36 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 37 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 137 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 38 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 4 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 36 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 65 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 38 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 149 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 147 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 114 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 36 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 37 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 36 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 76 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

555 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 213 fatalities, 2,574 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 97 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 94 km 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 31 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 89 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 22 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 86 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 83 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 94 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 67 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 62 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 60 km 50
May 26, 2024 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 53 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 46 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 68 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 67 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 66 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 68 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 67 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 67 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 58 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 64 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 96 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 68 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 51 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 52 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 79 km
2024 RX PAYNE RIDGE 4,216 76 km
2010 BIG PINEY PARKER RIDGE 4,133 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,118 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in

Higden has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.8").

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