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Hughes, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lee County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
898
Population
397/sq mi density
$26,850
Median Income
$21,926 per capita
$74,000
Home Value
$128,337 Zillow
$473
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
345
Violent Crime/100K
3,107 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$26,850 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $473/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
345 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hughes 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 Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 204 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9481°N, 90.4714°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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 | — | — | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in |
Hughes has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.1").