Sign In Register

Knobel, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Clay County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
177 Population 421/sq mi density
$95,508 Median Income $45,027 per capita
$9,999 Home Value $95,431 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 1,721 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$95,508 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Knobel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation281 ft (86 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates36.3200°N, 90.6023°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportWalnut Ridge Regional (ARG)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.04"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.4 / 100
Community Resilience11.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

396 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 128 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 75 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 68 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 70 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 74 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 103 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 48 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 122 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 124 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 95 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 38 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 102 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 73 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 74 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 77 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 103 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 123 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 106 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 84 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 1,312 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 60 km 8
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 84 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 7 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 63 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 93 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 72 km 0
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 35 km 1
May 15, 1968 EF4 84 km 35
May 21, 1957 EF4 87 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 76 km 17
May 26, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 57 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 74 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 100 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 35 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 43 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 64 km 0
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 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 77 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 68 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 75 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 81 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 64 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 100 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 65 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 99 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 67 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 69 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 62 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 58 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 84 km
2011 MUD POND 3,030 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 95 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 57 km
2004 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER 2,772 96 km
2019 PECK RANCH 2,598 94 km
2021 FREMONT PINEKNOT A 2,506 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Knobel has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.2").

View full weather details →