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Leola, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Grant County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
497 Population 585/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $17,218 per capita
$51,800 Home Value $145,814 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
226 Violent Crime/100K 3,641 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,800 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Leola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density585/sq mi
Coordinates34.1701°N, 92.5914°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

222 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 M4.7 124 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 122 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 124 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 123 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 123 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 124 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 122 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 124 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 123 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 124 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 125 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 123 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 78 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 123 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 124 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 126 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 126 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 126 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 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,538 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 68 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 74 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 38 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 40 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 55 km 5
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 82 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 74 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 99 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 62 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 79 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 45 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 28 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 19 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 73 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 91 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 85 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 95 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 92 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 79 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 79 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 85 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 79 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 83 km
2021 CW CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN 3,943 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 83 km
2021 CW SHARP TOP 1 3,539 92 km
2024 RX EAST END BEAR MTN 3,498 79 km
2024 RX SHARP TOP 1 3,423 92 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Leola has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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