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Lake City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Craighead County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,452
Population
778/sq mi density
$57,449
Median Income
$30,302 per capita
$125,500
Home Value
$161,664 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
154
Violent Crime/100K
731 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,449 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,500 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 229 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8194°N, 90.4539°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Craighead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | — | — | 25 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.1").