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Newport, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Jackson County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
8,019
Population
592/sq mi density
$32,693
Median Income
$17,097 per capita
$132,200
Home Value
$85,689 Zillow
$605
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,229
Violent Crime/100K
4,930 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$32,693 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$132,200 home value, $605/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,229 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Newport 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 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6238°N, 91.2317°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batesville Regional (BVX) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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 | — | — | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.2").