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Payneway, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Poinsett County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
125
Population
23/sq mi density
$33,750
Median Income
$19,202 per capita
$625
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
758
Violent Crime/100K
7,737 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
758 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Payneway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 212 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5457°N, 90.5123°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Poinsett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | — | — | 12 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Payneway has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.0").