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Jericho, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crittenden County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
118 Population 381/sq mi density
$63,594 Median Income $31,057 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $237,519 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,594 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Jericho 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 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation225 ft (69 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density381/sq mi
Coordinates35.2877°N, 90.2305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrittenden County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.8 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

296 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 M4.5 148 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 61 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 53 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 118 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 78 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 38 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 149 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 48 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 122 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 76 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 48 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 118 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 109 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 62 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 92 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 65 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 73 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 144 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 188 fatalities, 1,878 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 63 km 8
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 91 km 9
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 65 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 89 km 1
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 93 km 5
May 15, 1968 EF4 99 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 71 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 68 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 17
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 41 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 67 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 27 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 79 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 72 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 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,363 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 UNNAMED 1,363 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 936 94 km
2014 C-31 BOONE ROAD 911 97 km
2020 UNNAMED 840 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 812 91 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 87 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 7 km
1993 UNNAMED 664 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 92 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 31 619 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 80 km
2024 CHEWALLA CREEK 535 99 km
2006 BIG SPRING 501 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Jericho has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.0").

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