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Palestine, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lee County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
665
Population
195/sq mi density
$34,896
Median Income
$19,493 per capita
$57,600
Home Value
$129,211 Zillow
$663
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
561
Violent Crime/100K
3,800 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$34,896 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
561 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Palestine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 214 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9703°N, 90.9082°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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 | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Palestine has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.2").