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Kirby, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pike County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
582 Population 40/sq mi density
$77,955 Median Income $29,958 per capita
$111,200 Home Value $197,738 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 3,810 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,955 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kirby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation662 ft (202 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.4 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates34.2543°N, 93.6549°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience10.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 12, 2017.

Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 21 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 145 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 144 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 39 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 145 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 150 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 142 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 46 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 147 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 144 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 143 km
Nov 11, 1998 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas M2.6 75 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas M2.6 74 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 107 km
May 23, 2013 14 km NNW of Plumerville, Arkansas M2.5 144 km
May 22, 2013 14 km NNW of Plumerville, Arkansas M2.5 145 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 46 km
Nov 10, 2013 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

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

Tornado History

375 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 484 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 50 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 68 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 43 km 7
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 70 km 3
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 3 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 64 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 42 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 71 km 5
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 1971 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 76 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 88 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 51 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 84 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 36 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 92 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 27 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 62 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 89 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 88 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 48 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 48 km
2020 NEWMAN 489 5,662 70 km
2021 JACK PIGEON 5,643 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Kirby has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (3.4").

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