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Natural Steps, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
686 Population 249/sq mi density
$151,944 Median Income $95,489 per capita
$443,900 Home Value $302,966 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 2,240 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$151,944 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$443,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Natural Steps enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation416 ft (127 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density249/sq mi
Coordinates34.8743°N, 92.4978°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0389 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.56 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.42 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

232 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 46 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 45 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 46 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 45 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 44 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 82 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 46 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 140 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 43 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 46 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 44 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 95 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 42 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 42 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 46 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 44 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 46 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 111 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 51 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 175 fatalities, 2,159 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 18 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 58 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 31 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 39 km 10
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 79 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 20 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 82 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 59 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 65 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 49 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 34 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 33 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 18 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 30 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 48 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 50 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 94 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 76 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 33 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,491 87 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 82 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 52 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 56 km
2024 RX PAYNE RIDGE 4,216 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 80 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 54 km
2021 CW CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN 3,943 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Natural Steps has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.1").

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