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Hoxie, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Greene County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,623 Population 393/sq mi density
$35,234 Median Income $21,668 per capita
$83,000 Home Value $106,293 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 927 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,234 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoxie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation263 ft (80 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates36.0360°N, 90.9736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportWalnut Ridge Regional (ARG)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 119 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 148 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 78 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 72 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 96 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 135 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 98 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 50 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 50 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 90 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 125 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 94 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 60 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 136 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 101 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 59 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 129 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 138 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 80 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,554 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 47 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 74 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 67 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 80 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 92 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 39 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 62 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 36 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 21 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 60 km 0
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 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 93 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 85 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 91 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 97 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 83 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 69 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 96 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 67 km
2024 BEAR PEN RX 2,302 94 km
2022 HODO 4 1,859 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,783 48 km
2010 CHILTON SOUTH RX 1,649 99 km
1988 HIGH HILL 2 1,534 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 89 km
2012 12 LONGBAY 1,432 100 km
2006 06 CHILTON SOUTH 1,400 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,336 99 km
2022 BIG BARREN CREEK 1,307 96 km
2006 POLECAT HOLLOW RX 1,251 96 km
2024 BIG BARREN RX 1,243 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Hoxie has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.1").

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