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Parkin, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cross County County
2.3
/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
301 sunny days/yr
345
Violent Crime/100K
3,107 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$25,588 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,700 home value, $567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
345 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°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 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (3.2").