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Pea Ridge, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
7,348
Population
914/sq mi density
$93,627
Median Income
$37,153 per capita
$255,600
Home Value
$345,794 Zillow
$1,395
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
385
Violent Crime/100K
1,108 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,627 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,600 home value, $1,395/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
385 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pea Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,313 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4528°N, 94.1259°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Pea Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.1").