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Letona, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
201 Population 515/sq mi density
$110,600 Home Value $213,857 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 15.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Letona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation275 ft (84 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density515/sq mi
Coordinates35.3635°N, 91.8295°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

278 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 49 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 44 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 51 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 150 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 110 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 50 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 140 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 147 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 149 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 50 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 45 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 127 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 49 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 119 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 51 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 100 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 51 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 51 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 53 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

614 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 237 fatalities, 2,753 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 99 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 95 km 5
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 69 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 56 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 61 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 93 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 43 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 72 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 46 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 66 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 20 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 66 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 52 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 76 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 81 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 51 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 70 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SYL BIRMINGHAM (6,803 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 68 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 91 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 88 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,235 97 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 87 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 84 km
2010 SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX 2,986 92 km
2024 RX CAP FORK 2,977 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,913 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,812 80 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in

Letona has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.2").

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