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Jerome, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Chicot County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
57 Population 317/sq mi density
$130,938 Median Income $32,765 per capita
$9,999 Home Value $54,859 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 1,376 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$130,938 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Jerome enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation130 ft (40 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates33.3972°N, 91.4705°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChicot County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 55 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 120 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 59 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 103 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 113 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 104 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 116 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 107 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 111 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 110 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 113 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 121 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 125 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 218 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,542 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 76 km 17
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 35 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 98 km 2
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 44 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 63 km 7
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 88 km 58
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 68 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 97 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 77 km 3
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 32 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 20, 1972 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 21, 1972 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 28, 1972 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 38 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 60 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 41 km
2010 DREW 1,283 17 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 73 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 58 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 63 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 72 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 72 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 73 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 74 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 73 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 72 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 63 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 74 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 73 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 741 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Jerome has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.9").

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