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Oakland, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Ozark County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
141 Population 118/sq mi density
$43,199 Median Income $19,552 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 1,478 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,199 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,046 ft (319 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates36.4604°N, 92.5718°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOzark County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.4 / 100
Community Resilience2.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

254 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 134 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 138 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 133 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 143 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 135 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 93 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 135 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 102 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 134 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 40 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 95 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 136 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 39 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 134 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 135 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 134 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 133 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

420 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 589 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 74 km 7
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 96 km 2
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 99 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 34 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 99 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 32 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 54 km 4
May 8, 2009 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 32 km 3
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 100 km 1
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 41 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 38 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 39 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 86 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 38 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 36 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 48 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 31 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 89 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 36 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 31 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 99 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 89 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 48 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
August 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in

Oakland has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.2").

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