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London, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pope County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,179 Population 372/sq mi density
$49,000 Median Income $27,174 per capita
$96,700 Home Value $206,069 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
321 Violent Crime/100K 4,602 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
321 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
London enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation369 ft (112 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates35.3276°N, 93.2435°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPope County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

238 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 81 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 87 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 79 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 80 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 80 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 95 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 81 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 117 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 80 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 79 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 79 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 119 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 79 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 80 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 36 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 79 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 78 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 77 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 78 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

450 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,576 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 81 km 16
May 24, 2011 EF4 65 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 30 km 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 98 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 77 km 2
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 94 km 14
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 78 km 6
May 26, 2024 EF3 96 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 28 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 45 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 58 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 53 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 69 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 40 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 71 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 79 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 54 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 39 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 48 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 63 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 63 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 78 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in

London has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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