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Mount Holly, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Ouachita County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
19 Population 7/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,865 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Holly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation247 ft (75 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates33.3072°N, 92.9502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOuachita County County
Nearest AirportSouth Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 134 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 118 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 110 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 124 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 42 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 117 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 30 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 34 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 115 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 124 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 149 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 146 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 137 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 26 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 35 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 42 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 40 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 102 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 139 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

464 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 427 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 75 km 6
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 82 km 7
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 28 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 92 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 38 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 38 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 71 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 79 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CANEY C 11-14 (2,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 44 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 72 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 47 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,649 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 46 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 71 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 47 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,478 94 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 80 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 70 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 74 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 74 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 80 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 82 km
2012 ROSE HILL 1,002 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in

Mount Holly has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.3").

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