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Nimmons, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Dunklin County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
30 Population 120/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $26,200 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 2,709 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 10.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nimmons enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation270 ft (82 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates36.3063°N, 90.0951°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDunklin County County
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.7 / 100
Community Resilience31.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

415 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 103 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 38 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 143 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 53 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 62 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 117 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 58 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 43 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 81 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 92 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 87 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 138 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 79 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 57 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 44 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 85 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 145 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 87 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

571 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 171 fatalities, 1,620 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 71 km 8
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 88 km 57
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 49 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 60 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 55 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 44 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 78 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 38 km 17
May 26, 2024 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 97 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 67 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 95 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 56 km 16
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake - - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 78 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 100 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 86 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 75 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 98 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 98 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 79 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 84 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 87 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 78 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 77 km
1986 UNNAMED 661 98 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 76 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Nimmons has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.0").

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