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Keiser, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Mississippi County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
796 Population 1,851/sq mi density
$53,053 Median Income $24,626 per capita
$129,500 Home Value $196,919 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,568 Violent Crime/100K 5,101 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$53,053 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,568 violent crimes/100K (313% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Keiser enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,851/sq mi
Coordinates35.6740°N, 90.0960°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMississippi County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.0 / 100
Community Resilience36.7 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

367 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 M4.5 103 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 19 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 17 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 34 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 77 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 71 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 127 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 146 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 120 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 32 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 35 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 81 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 141 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 42 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 78 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 18 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 66 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 140 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 48 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 197 fatalities, 2,038 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 43 km 8
May 4, 2003 EF4 98 km 11
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 23 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 13 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 49 km 1
May 15, 1968 EF4 98 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 88 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 49 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 90 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 34 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 55 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 63 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 74 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 99 km 2
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 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,010 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 98 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in

Keiser has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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