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Horatio, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sevier County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,025 Population 576/sq mi density
$44,417 Median Income $25,825 per capita
$109,900 Home Value $171,416 Zillow
$894 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 2,238 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$44,417 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,900 home value, $894/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Horatio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation391 ft (119 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density576/sq mi
Coordinates33.9427°N, 94.3562°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySevier County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.7 / 100
Community Resilience3.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 144 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 90 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 112 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 81 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 147 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 116 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas M2.6 141 km
Nov 11, 1998 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas M2.6 145 km
Sep 16, 1990 5 km SSE of Hartshorne, Oklahoma M2.5 144 km
Nov 10, 2013 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma M2.5 63 km
Apr 15, 2021 10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M2.5 149 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 119 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 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

413 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 439 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 95 km 6
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 7 km 3
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 53 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 32 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 67 km 3
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 78 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 62 km 5
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 71 km 1
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 44 km 0
May 10, 1971 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 27, 1969 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,593 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 98 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 43 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 89 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 84 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 50 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 50 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 39 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 90 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 66 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,517 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,452 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 90 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,333 90 km
2024 RX LITTLE MISSOURI 5,312 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,233 97 km
2021 BLACKFORK BRAVO 5,150 92 km
2024 RX BLACKFORK BRAVO 5,096 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in

Horatio has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (2.6").

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