Lonsdale, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Saline County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
227 Population 568/sq mi density
$66,031 Median Income $19,673 per capita
$161,300 Home Value $311,160 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,031 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lonsdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density568/sq mi
Coordinates34.5450°N, 92.8106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.49"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience54.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

231 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 91 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 91 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 90 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 89 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 90 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 126 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 91 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 88 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 89 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 90 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 91 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 89 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 90 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 87 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 120 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 86 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 84 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 84 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 86 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,836 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 30 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 66 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 43 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 27 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 86 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 65 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 22 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 97 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 87 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 65 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 59 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 76 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 36 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 99 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 85 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 80 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 48 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 97 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 89 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 45 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 79 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,333 98 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 39 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 62 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 51 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 34 km
2022 NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,544 98 km
2024 RX NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,496 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 53°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.7 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Lonsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.5").

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