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Oak Grove, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Carroll County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
70 Population 25/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 3,013 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,321 ft (403 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates36.4640°N, 93.4301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience15.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 99 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 41 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 102 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 145 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 145 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 90 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 142 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 40 km
Jun 13, 2013 4 km N of Damascus, Arkansas M2.8 149 km
Aug 27, 2009 11 km S of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M2.8 148 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 128 km
Sep 16, 1990 6 km S of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M2.8 146 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 106 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 120 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 104 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 96 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 75 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 126 km
Jan 27, 2014 Arkansas M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 633 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 72 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 47 km 4
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 94 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 66 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 7
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 83 km 2
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 75 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 92 km 1
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 43 km 1
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 94 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 88 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 70 km 3
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 92 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 94 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 92 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 61 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 97 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 62 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 60 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 80 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 97 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Oak Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.1").

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