Luxora, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lauderdale County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
778 Population 915/sq mi density
$38,000 Home Value $94,744 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
116 Violent Crime/100K 231 property/100K
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Luxora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation245 ft (75 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density915/sq mi
Coordinates35.7577°N, 89.9295°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLauderdale County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.88"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.40"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.0 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

378 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 91 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 21 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 29 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 60 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 21 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 89 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 132 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 124 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 51 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 64 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 19 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 59 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 126 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 61 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 50 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 19 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 34 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 139 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

548 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 145 fatalities, 1,440 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 56 km 8
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 97 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 86 km 11
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 81 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 97 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 26 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 78 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 23 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 32 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 72 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 34 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 71 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 34 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 68 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 67 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 55 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 88 km 6
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 - - 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,010 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 95 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Driest
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in

Luxora has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and September the driest (2.4").

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