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Osceola, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Tipton County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
6,807
Population
595/sq mi density
$40,783
Median Income
$25,260 per capita
$108,700
Home Value
$94,744 Zillow
$832
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
2,585
Violent Crime/100K
4,750 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$40,783 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,585 violent crimes/100K (580% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Osceola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°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 51.6 inches. The area receives 2.9 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 | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6942°N, 89.9934°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tipton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | — | — | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in |
Osceola has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (2.9").