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Lawson, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Union County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
106
Population
32/sq mi density
$107,250
Median Income
$44,907 per capita
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
959
Violent Crime/100K
4,734 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
959 violent crimes/100K (152% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 215 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2000°N, 92.4879°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Lawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.4").