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Moro, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
239 Population 246/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $20,621 per capita
$31,700 Home Value $122,623 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
561 Violent Crime/100K 3,800 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$31,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
561 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Moro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates34.7920°N, 90.9880°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.4 / 100
Community Resilience17.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 135 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 129 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 139 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 137 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 127 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 56 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 108 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 136 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 144 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 101 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 136 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 140 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 137 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 137 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 137 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 137 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 158 fatalities, 1,881 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 79 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 64 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 70 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 33 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 43 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 77 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 48 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 56 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 29 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 90 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 99 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 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 37 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 50 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 89 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 46 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Moro has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.0").

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