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Highfill, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,899 Population 105/sq mi density
$102,000 Median Income $42,068 per capita
$229,000 Home Value $348,983 Zillow
$1,394 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,000 home value, $1,394/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Highfill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,259 ft (384 m)
Area18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates36.2744°N, 94.3239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 120 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 137 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 146 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 120 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 102 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 147 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 133 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 148 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 88 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 137 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 8 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 147 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 119 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 136 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 141 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 97 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 7 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

638 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 187 fatalities, 1,814 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 90 km 158
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 66 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 80 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 23 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 38 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 73 km 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 90 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 75 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 85 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 75 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 81 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 81 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 97 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 71 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 53 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 76 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 98 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 51 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 78 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 42 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 89 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Highfill has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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