Little Rock, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
202,739
Population
1,672/sq mi density
$60,583
Median Income
$43,242 per capita
$221,200
Home Value
$221,588 Zillow
$1,067
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
1,673
Violent Crime/100K
5,251 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,583 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$221,200 home value, $1,067/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,673 violent crimes/100K (340% 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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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 | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 32.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
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 | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in |
Little Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.0").