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Oil Trough, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
281
Population
1,222/sq mi density
$37,778
Median Income
$17,499 per capita
$84,000
Home Value
$144,059 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
156
Violent Crime/100K
546 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,778 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oil Trough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 237 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,222/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6292°N, 91.4612°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Independence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batesville Regional (BVX) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Oil Trough has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.2").