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Minturn, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Jackson County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
61 Population 107/sq mi density
$241,700 Home Value $106,293 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
333 Violent Crime/100K 555 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Minturn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation258 ft (79 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates35.9764°N, 91.0272°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportWalnut Ridge Regional (ARG)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

542 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 144 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 127 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 141 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 81 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 74 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 145 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 141 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 100 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 145 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 93 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 145 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 57 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 92 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 56 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 142 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 98 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 60 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 118 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 144 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,526 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 48 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 77 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 59 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 88 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 84 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 31 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 54 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 62 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 89 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 36 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 63 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 28 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 51 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
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 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 92 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 97 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 89 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 75 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 73 km
2024 BEAR PEN RX 2,302 100 km
2022 HODO 4 1,859 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,783 47 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,654 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,336 94 km
2022 TARWATER SOUTH 1,026 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 902 99 km
2011 CONNER SPRING 728 83 km
2022 OPTIMUS 706 94 km
2021 HODO 1 687 92 km
1986 UNNAMED 661 86 km
2011 COUNTY ROAD 9580 625 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.6 in

Minturn has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.1").

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