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Malvern, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Hot Spring County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,938 Population 1,130/sq mi density
$40,602 Median Income $17,852 per capita
$95,500 Home Value $138,846 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
376 Violent Crime/100K 4,313 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$40,602 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,500 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Malvern 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

Elevation301 ft (92 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density1,130/sq mi
Coordinates34.3736°N, 92.8213°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHot Spring County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

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

231 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 M4.7 108 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 108 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 108 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 107 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 107 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 108 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 144 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 106 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 108 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 107 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 109 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 104 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 104 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 106 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 108 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 138 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 110 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 103 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 103 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 107 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 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 103 fatalities, 1,716 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 48 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 84 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 30 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 51 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 32 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 71 km 6
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 83 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 31 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 84 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 78 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 93 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 42 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 12 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 53 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 40 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 66 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 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 86 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 65 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 62 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 86 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 55 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 66 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 61 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 68 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 53 km
2022 NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,544 96 km
2024 RX NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,496 96 km
2022 ROUGH SHACK 4,492 96 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 50 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 55 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) 3.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Malvern has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").

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