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Melbourne, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Izard County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
2,227
Population
320/sq mi density
$34,303
Median Income
$20,538 per capita
$203,000
Home Value
$173,245 Zillow
$620
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
242
Violent Crime/100K
4,671 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,303 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Melbourne 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 655 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0640°N, 91.8815°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Izard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in |
Melbourne has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.6").