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Kingston, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Madison County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
123 Population 77/sq mi density
$54,141 Median Income $33,000 per capita
$122,800 Home Value $261,613 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 3,013 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,141 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,582 ft (482 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates36.0567°N, 93.5147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.5 / 100
Community Resilience22.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

222 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 4, 2024.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 137 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 143 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 135 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 137 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 136 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 126 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 100 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 137 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 59 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 136 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 135 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 66 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 135 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 70 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 599 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 95 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 44 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 76 km 1
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 58 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 71 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 95 km 4
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 39 km 2
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 77 km 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 34 km 1
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 8, 1970 EF3 93 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 93 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 66 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 45 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 50 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 95 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 46 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 63 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 41 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 41 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 60 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 41 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 69 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 96 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 50 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 56 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (2.4").

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