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Parkdale, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Ashley County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
72 Population 71/sq mi density
$41,667 Median Income $16,471 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
322 Violent Crime/100K 1,074 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Parkdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation117 ft (36 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates33.1212°N, 91.5464°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAshley County County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.75"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.5 / 100
Community Resilience18.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 58 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 106 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 80 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 131 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 104 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 99 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 147 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 108 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 99 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 98 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 98 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 141 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 112 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 148 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 1 289 km
2020 Laura Category 3 192 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 243 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 2,229 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 83 km 47
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 60 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 83 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 57 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 69 km 2
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 72 km 7
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 68 km 58
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 93 km 5
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 47 km 3
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 63 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 54 km 0
May 18, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 22 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 47 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 56 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 51 km
2010 DREW 1,283 37 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 59 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 59 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 51 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 59 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 59 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 59 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 59 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 58 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 50 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 63 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 59 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 741 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in Wettest

Parkdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.0").

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