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Little Rock, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
202,739
Population
1,672/sq mi density
$60,583
Median Income
$43,242 per capita
$221,200
Home Value
$214,773 Zillow
$1,067
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,517
Violent Crime/100K
6,122 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,583 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$221,200 home value, $1,067/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,517 violent crimes/100K (299% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Little Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 121.0 sq mi (313.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7254°N, 92.3586°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pulaski County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0389 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.56 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.42 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
Little Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").