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Lexa, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lee County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
133 Population 324/sq mi density
$45,804 Median Income $21,710 per capita
$84,400 Home Value $103,192 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,350 Violent Crime/100K 6,178 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$45,804 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,350 violent crimes/100K (255% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates34.5982°N, 90.7519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.4 / 100
Community Resilience17.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 148 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 137 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 68 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 122 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 116 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 149 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 122 km
Jun 28, 2010 11 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.2 123 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 115 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 59 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 114 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 106 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 115 km
Jan 24, 2015 8 km NW of Victoria, Arkansas M3.0 146 km
Jan 3, 2025 11 km E of Pangburn, Arkansas M2.9 129 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 60 km
Jul 13, 2005 8 km S of Manila, Arkansas M2.8 145 km
May 14, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M2.8 115 km
Jul 16, 1996 3 km WNW of Etowah, Arkansas M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,465 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 96 km 9
May 26, 1973 EF4 94 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 64 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 68 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 67 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF3 78 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 99 km 3
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 73 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 79 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
Dec 24, 1982 EF3 83 km 1
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 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 10 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 76 km
2000 UNNAMED 812 93 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 63 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 96 km
1993 UNNAMED 651 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 73 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 11 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Lexa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.0").

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