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Lacey, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Drew County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
684 Population 430/sq mi density
$60,339 Median Income $10,398 per capita
$215,100 Home Value $163,088 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
314 Violent Crime/100K 3,929 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$60,339 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$215,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
314 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lacey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation206 ft (63 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates33.4503°N, 91.8496°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDrew County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.1 / 100
Community Resilience43.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 90 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 91 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 92 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 127 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 81 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 71 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 84 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 75 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 82 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 80 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 137 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 88 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 107 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 199 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

438 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 471 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 27 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 52 km 5
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 34 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 95 km 2
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 72 km 3
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 47 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 23 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 20, 1972 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 28, 1972 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 27, 1968 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 32 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 60 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 28 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 5 km
2010 DREW 1,283 19 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 48 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 24 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 50 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 39 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 47 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 47 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 49 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 50 km
2010 EAST CAMDEN 837 91 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 48 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 47 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 40 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 46 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 49 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
February 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest

Lacey has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.3").

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