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Lake Hamilton, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Garland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,912 Population 924/sq mi density
$87,870 Median Income $55,877 per capita
$411,000 Home Value $238,597 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
492 Violent Crime/100K 4,262 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,870 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$411,000 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Hamilton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation425 ft (130 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density924/sq mi
Coordinates34.4296°N, 93.0764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarland County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 114 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 115 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 113 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 112 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 113 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 114 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 149 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 112 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 112 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 113 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 114 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 110 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 112 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 110 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 131 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 114 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 102 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 102 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 112 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

488 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,705 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 55 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 75 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 70 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 32 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 63 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 52 km 10
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 90 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 7
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 18 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 83 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 62 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 99 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 55 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 73 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 88 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 77 km
2020 NEWMAN 489 5,662 86 km
2021 JACK PIGEON 5,643 90 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 77 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 63 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,333 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in

Lake Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.4").

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