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Horseshoe Lake, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Tunica County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
396 Population 2,640/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $37,867 per capita
$93,500 Home Value $128,337 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,431 Violent Crime/100K 5,778 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,500 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,431 violent crimes/100K (277% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Horseshoe Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation201 ft (61 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density2,640/sq mi
Coordinates34.9138°N, 90.3077°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTunica County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 104 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 94 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 120 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 44 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 86 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 118 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 82 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 104 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 150 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 134 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 116 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 101 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 114 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 146 km
Jun 28, 2010 11 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.2 146 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 82 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 119 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 75 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 149 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 124 fatalities, 1,365 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 100 km 8
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 65 km 9
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 58 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 84 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 67 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 75 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 40 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 99 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 47 km 3
Jan 19, 1988 EF3 80 km 3
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 22 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 26 km 0
Dec 24, 1982 EF3 97 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,152 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 92 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 92 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 93 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 95 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 100 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,363 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 46 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 87 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41 1,254 94 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38 1,243 92 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 89-1 90-1 RX 1,241 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,192 91 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 21-1 RX 1,126 93 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 72 1,101 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,029 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Horseshoe Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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