Sign In Register

Jacksonport, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Jackson County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
107 Population 282/sq mi density
$41,094 Median Income $23,850 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
156 Violent Crime/100K 546 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,094 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksonport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates35.6422°N, 91.3079°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

349 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 104 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 100 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 107 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 105 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 96 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 130 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 105 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 105 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 78 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 118 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 95 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 98 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 85 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 104 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 75 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 128 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 68 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 106 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 113 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

504 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 192 fatalities, 2,217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 70 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 96 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 20 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 66 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 42 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 15 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 15 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 72 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 37 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 59 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 60 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 22 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 71 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF3 60 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 45 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 - - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,493 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 90 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 99 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,812 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,533 91 km
2010 FIFTY SIX RX 2,454 90 km
2022 FOZZIE 2,172 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,138 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,100 89 km
2020 RORIE SOUTH 2,034 92 km
2021 SYL BEAR PEN 2,016 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,970 92 km
2017 RX - RAMSEY BLOCK 3 1,950 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,918 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,886 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,883 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,873 93 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,853 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Jacksonport has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.2").

View full weather details →