Horseshoe Bend, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Fulton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,458
Population
184/sq mi density
$40,868
Median Income
$25,721 per capita
$117,500
Home Value
$159,803 Zillow
$691
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$40,868 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $691/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Horseshoe Bend enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2187°N, 91.7383°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | - | - | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Horseshoe Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (3.4").