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Oppelo, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,033 Population 418/sq mi density
$65,813 Median Income $33,836 per capita
$124,700 Home Value $160,407 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
220 Violent Crime/100K 4,818 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,813 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,700 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oppelo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation324 ft (99 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density418/sq mi
Coordinates35.1006°N, 92.7736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyConway County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.0 / 100
Community Resilience37.5 / 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 Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

238 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 42 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 46 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 41 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 41 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 41 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 72 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 42 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 40 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 119 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 40 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 143 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 41 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 61 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 42 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 38 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 38 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 40 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 41 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 40 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

578 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 172 fatalities, 2,244 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 38 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 27 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 66 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 69 km 10
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 89 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 61 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 30 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 50 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 62 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 35 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 28 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 5 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 3 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 41 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 44 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 82 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 77 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 82 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 33 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 70 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 84 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 81 km
2021 JACK PIGEON 5,643 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 31 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 84 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 68 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 87 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 70 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in

Oppelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.8").

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