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Jacksonville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
29,285 Population 1,021/sq mi density
$46,947 Median Income $27,273 per capita
$155,300 Home Value $168,884 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
959 Violent Crime/100K 5,249 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,947 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$155,300 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
959 violent crimes/100K (152% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation297 ft (91 m)
Area28.7 sq mi (74.3 km²)
Population Density1,021/sq mi
Coordinates34.8805°N, 92.1306°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0389 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.56 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.42 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 48 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 43 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 49 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 47 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 47 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 141 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 78 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 48 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 141 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 47 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 48 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 49 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 48 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 115 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 49 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 47 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 48 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 47 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 71 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 213 fatalities, 2,680 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 49 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 89 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 35 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 54 km 10
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 83 km 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 82 km 3
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 35 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 26 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 54 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 83 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 64 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 60 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 26 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 81 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 85 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 13 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 96 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,235 96 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,201 89 km
2022 HOUSTON 3,176 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,052 78 km
2021 JWF ROCK CREEK UNIT 2 AND 3 2,966 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,965 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,920 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Jacksonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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