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Patterson, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Woodruff County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
273 Population 242/sq mi density
$49,750 Median Income $22,980 per capita
$47,900 Home Value $75,238 Zillow
$583 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,900 home value, $583/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Patterson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation199 ft (61 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density242/sq mi
Coordinates35.2590°N, 91.2350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodruff County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

315 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 102 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 96 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 117 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 105 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 104 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 142 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 55 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 138 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 102 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 103 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 139 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 102 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 98 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 82 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 103 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 74 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 143 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 120 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 208 fatalities, 2,307 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 85 km 8
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 24 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 12 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 53 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 48 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 28 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 29 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 43 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 26 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 21 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 17 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 25 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 59 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 47 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 67 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,511 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 53 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 49 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.9 in

Patterson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.2").

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