Lafe, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Greene County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
433
Population
213/sq mi density
$36,771
Median Income
$20,294 per capita
$73,800
Home Value
$175,269 Zillow
$640
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$36,771 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $640/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2092°N, 90.5043°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.6 in |
Lafe has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and September the driest (3.0").