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Mammoth Spring, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Oregon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
871 Population 675/sq mi density
$30,800 Median Income $19,829 per capita
$99,400 Home Value $182,036 Zillow
$329 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
204 Violent Crime/100K 408 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$30,800 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$99,400 home value, $329/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mammoth Spring enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation569 ft (173 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density675/sq mi
Coordinates36.4924°N, 91.5411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOregon County County
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.0 / 100
Community Resilience1.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 145 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 142 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 51 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 40 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 22 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 120 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 132 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 34 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 131 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 88 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 147 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 79 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 130 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 149 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 58 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 133 km
Oct 5, 2011 5 km WSW of Quitman, Arkansas M3.3 141 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas M3.3 57 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 146 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

394 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,004 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 73 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 92 km 0
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 61 km 2
May 15, 1968 EF4 94 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 91 km 35
May 21, 1957 EF4 61 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 71 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 59 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 69 km 0
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 31 km 1
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 52 km 2
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 143 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 54 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 92 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 92 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 53 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 53 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 93 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 57 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 73 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 84 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 99 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 72 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 65 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 85 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 55 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 77 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 85 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Mammoth Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").

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