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Mena, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,605
Population
808/sq mi density
$50,875
Median Income
$31,985 per capita
$114,200
Home Value
$190,094 Zillow
$720
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
54
Violent Crime/100K
4,049 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,875 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $720/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,199 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5808°N, 94.2371°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0370 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in |
Mena has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.0").