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Montrose, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Chicot County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
190 Population 500/sq mi density
$36,875 Median Income $21,076 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $171,774 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
690 Violent Crime/100K 5,844 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
690 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Montrose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation124 ft (38 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates33.2989°N, 91.4964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChicot County County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.79"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 54 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 114 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 66 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 113 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 109 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 101 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 113 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 103 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 106 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 105 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 122 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 117 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 134 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 208 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,551 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 69 km 17
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 41 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 87 km 2
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 50 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 64 km 7
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 80 km 58
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 76 km 5
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 66 km 3
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 43 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 20, 1972 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 21, 1972 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 29 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 62 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 56 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 42 km
2010 DREW 1,283 21 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 67 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 57 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 68 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 57 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 66 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 66 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 68 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 67 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 66 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 57 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 69 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 67 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 741 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in Wettest

Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (2.8").

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