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Huntsville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Madison County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,086 Population 571/sq mi density
$52,472 Median Income $26,663 per capita
$146,300 Home Value $255,687 Zillow
$591 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 1,326 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,472 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,300 home value, $591/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Huntsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density571/sq mi
Coordinates36.0987°N, 93.7332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.5 / 100
Community Resilience22.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 4, 2024.

Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 146 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 119 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 74 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 83 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 128 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 128 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 90 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 127 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 73 km
Sep 16, 1990 6 km S of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M2.8 146 km
Jun 13, 2013 4 km N of Damascus, Arkansas M2.8 142 km
Aug 27, 2009 11 km S of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M2.8 146 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 136 km
Oct 16, 2009 11 km SSW of Higden, Arkansas M2.8 149 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 122 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 96 km
Jun 25, 2012 11 km NNW of Quitman, Arkansas M2.7 148 km
Jan 27, 2014 Arkansas M2.7 130 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 120 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 579 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 93 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 94 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 62 km 4
May 25, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 38 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 77 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 76 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 98 km 1
May 4, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 37 km 2
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 96 km 3
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 53 km 1
Oct 8, 1970 EF3 73 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 86 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 59 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 59 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 83 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 41 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 41 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 52 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 40 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 88 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 70 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 48 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 60 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 52 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 59 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 78 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,358 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Huntsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.3").

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