Parkin, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cross County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
702
Population
274/sq mi density
$25,588
Median Income
$16,468 per capita
$36,700
Home Value
$66,110 Zillow
$567
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
513
Violent Crime/100K
769 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$25,588 median income, 17.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,700 home value, $567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
513 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Parkin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 206 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2612°N, 90.5535°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cross County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Parkin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.7").