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Lynn, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lawrence County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
184 Population 80/sq mi density
$50,250 Median Income $29,822 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $151,205 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
387 Violent Crime/100K 1,031 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $938/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lynn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates36.0043°N, 91.2520°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportWalnut Ridge Regional (ARG)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience26.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 129 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 143 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 127 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 101 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 94 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 130 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 120 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 81 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 105 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 130 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 54 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 59 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 131 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 119 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 129 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 79 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 101 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 93 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 75 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

488 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 148 fatalities, 1,843 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 68 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 59 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 100 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 82 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 31 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 44 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 56 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 35 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 43 km 0
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 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 96 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 90 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 94 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 100 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 98 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 97 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 94 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 88 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 73 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 97 km
2024 RX CAP FORK 2,977 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,913 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,812 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Lynn has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (3.1").

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