Osceola, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Tipton County County
2.7
/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
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$40,783 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $832/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Osceola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Osceola has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.0").