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Norfork, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
599
Population
269/sq mi density
$32,917
Median Income
$15,554 per capita
$183,900
Home Value
$263,601 Zillow
$730
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$32,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$183,900 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Norfork enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 608 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2095°N, 92.2778°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Baxter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Norfork has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.4").