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North Little Rock, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
64,504 Population 1,216/sq mi density
$51,236 Median Income $32,385 per capita
$169,500 Home Value $162,925 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
844 Violent Crime/100K 3,722 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,236 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
844 violent crimes/100K (122% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
North Little Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area53.1 sq mi (137.4 km²)
Population Density1,216/sq mi
Coordinates34.7818°N, 92.2351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

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

230 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 55 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 52 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 56 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 54 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 55 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 89 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 56 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 54 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 56 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 55 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 53 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 117 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 53 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 57 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 56 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 54 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 128 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 72 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 72 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 211 fatalities, 2,645 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 38 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 84 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 21 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 39 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 91 km 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 36 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 38 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 86 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 67 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 68 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 58 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 58 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 27 km 0
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 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 73 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 74 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 76 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 100 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 10 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 98 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 57 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,235 98 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,201 79 km
2022 HOUSTON 3,176 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,052 68 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNIT 2 3,043 99 km
2021 JWF ROCK CREEK UNIT 2 AND 3 2,966 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in

North Little Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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