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Knoxville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Johnson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
621 Population 195/sq mi density
$46,806 Median Income $23,742 per capita
$99,500 Home Value $190,453 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
120 Violent Crime/100K 3,061 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,806 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,500 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Knoxville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation382 ft (116 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates35.3775°N, 93.3618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience19.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 92 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 98 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 90 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 92 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 91 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 104 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 92 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 91 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 120 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 90 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 116 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 91 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 90 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 90 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 90 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 92 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 38 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 89 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 59 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,557 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 93 km 16
May 24, 2011 EF4 55 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 41 km 13
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 86 km 2
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 85 km 14
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 91 km 6
May 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 4
May 24, 2011 EF3 16 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 54 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 70 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 65 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 100 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 57 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 99 km 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 70 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 33 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 59 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 69 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 53 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 33 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 58 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 66 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 52 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 66 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 52 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in

Knoxville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.5").

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