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Madison, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · St. Francis County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
574 Population 231/sq mi density
$60,809 Median Income $31,211 per capita
$57,200 Home Value $68,743 Zillow
$845 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
438 Violent Crime/100K 730 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,809 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,200 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 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 Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates35.0180°N, 90.7312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Francis County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.0 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
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

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 144 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 105 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 93 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 127 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 23 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 76 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 124 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 69 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 106 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 141 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 128 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 119 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 119 km
Feb 26, 2011 5 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 150 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 130 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km S of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 149 km
Oct 5, 2011 5 km WSW of Quitman, Arkansas M3.3 145 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas M3.3 123 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 106 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 214 fatalities, 2,456 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 87 km 8
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 68 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 65 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 97 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 89 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 47 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 28 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 68 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 37 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 95 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 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 46 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 75 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 82 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 70 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in

Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.3").

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