O'Kean, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Greene County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
164
Population
161/sq mi density
$53,393
Median Income
$31,584 per capita
$56,100
Home Value
$136,513 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,393 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
O'Kean enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 271 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1715°N, 90.8183°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
O'Kean has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (3.5").