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Midway, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
769 Population 134/sq mi density
$88,125 Median Income $32,353 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $210,353 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 3,954 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Midway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation872 ft (266 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates36.3922°N, 92.4755°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBaxter County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

261 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 125 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 129 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 125 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 135 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 126 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 123 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 88 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 127 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 93 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 125 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 30 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 90 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 127 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 46 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 125 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 126 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 125 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 124 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 128 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

394 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 496 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 65 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 90 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 30 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 29 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 57 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 37 km 1
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 29 km 3
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 95 km 1
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 32 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 66 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 30 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 30 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 83 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 30 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 47 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 37 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 42 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 85 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 47 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 42 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 99 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 85 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 37 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 50 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Midway has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.3").

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