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Johnson, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,628 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$87,150 Median Income $63,898 per capita
$255,500 Home Value $338,651 Zillow
$1,177 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
159 Violent Crime/100K 2,248 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,150 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,500 home value, $1,177/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,172 ft (357 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density1,005/sq mi
Coordinates36.1339°N, 94.1743°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 110 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 118 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 129 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 109 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 118 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 127 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 88 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 134 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 139 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 26 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 117 km
Apr 8, 2021 5 km WNW of Kinta, Oklahoma M2.5 149 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 126 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 109 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 131 km
Mar 16, 2010 12 km E of Hector, Arkansas M2.5 142 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 80 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

588 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 779 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 97 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 86 km 3
May 5, 1960 EF4 90 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 94 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 2 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 98 km 1
May 22, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 38 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 100 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 44 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 98 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 54 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 91 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 60 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 60 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 60 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 72 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 51 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 92 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,358 99 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 98 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 59 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,900 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Johnson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.2").

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