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Morrison Bluff, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Johnson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
76 Population 57/sq mi density
$51,786 Median Income $32,614 per capita
$115,600 Home Value $184,277 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
160 Violent Crime/100K 3,804 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,786 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Morrison Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation373 ft (114 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates35.3820°N, 93.5189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience19.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 4, 2024.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 106 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 112 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 104 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 106 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 105 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 117 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 106 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 105 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 130 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 105 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 120 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 105 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 105 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 105 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 104 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 106 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 50 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 103 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 74 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

421 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,049 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 41 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 51 km 13
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 71 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 94 km 5
May 26, 2024 EF3 98 km 4
May 24, 2011 EF3 5 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 68 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 84 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 78 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 49 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 84 km 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 84 km 1
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 37 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 49 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 56 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 55 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 50 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 36 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 67 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 66 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 56 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 43 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 43 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 54 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Morrison Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.6").

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