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Midland, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sebastian County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
330 Population 943/sq mi density
$36,470 Median Income $21,463 per capita
$71,100 Home Value $164,803 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 534 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,470 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,100 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Midland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation546 ft (166 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density943/sq mi
Coordinates35.0924°N, 94.3530°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySebastian County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience38.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 148 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 93 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 91 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 132 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 129 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 89 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 90 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 94 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 94 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 132 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 91 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 103 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 108 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 135 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 91 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 127 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 105 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 92 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,056 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 34 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 42 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 14 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 74 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 37 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 90 km 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 45 km 10
May 24, 2011 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 61 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 33 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 30 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 82 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 28 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 39 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 28 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 30 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 76 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 50 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 40 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 54 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 78 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 59 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 85 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Midland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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