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Magnet Cove, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Hot Spring County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
818 Population 388/sq mi density
$154,600 Home Value $138,846 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
376 Violent Crime/100K 4,313 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Magnet Cove 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation478 ft (146 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density388/sq mi
Coordinates34.4492°N, 92.8377°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHot Spring County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 101 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 101 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 101 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 100 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 100 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 101 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 137 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 99 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 100 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 101 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 101 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 97 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 99 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 97 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 130 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 101 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 95 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 95 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 100 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 103 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 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,753 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 40 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 75 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 76 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 30 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 49 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 37 km 0
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 76 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 24 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 98 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 75 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 69 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 20 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 40 km 3
May 27, 1996 EF3 71 km 0
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 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 81 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 56 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 91 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 81 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,333 98 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 47 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 61 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 55 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 44 km
2022 NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,544 94 km
2024 RX NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,496 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in

Magnet Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.4").

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