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Mount Pleasant, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
311
Population
89/sq mi density
$34,625
Median Income
$21,774 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$173,245 Zillow
$375
Median Rent
15.4% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
426
Violent Crime/100K
2,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$34,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Pleasant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 693 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9814°N, 91.7774°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Independence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batesville Regional (BVX) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Mount Pleasant has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.7").