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Pearcy, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Garland County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
343 Population 221/sq mi density
$27,472 Median Income $21,866 per capita
$55,900 Home Value $259,809 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 3,810 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$27,472 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pearcy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates34.4355°N, 93.2882°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarland County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 126 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 128 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 125 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 124 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 125 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 126 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 123 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 125 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 124 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 124 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 132 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 125 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 126 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 122 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 109 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 109 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 127 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 122 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,358 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 70 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 77 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 41 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 60 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 88 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 71 km 10
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 82 km 7
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 29 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 97 km 3
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 92 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 40 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 81 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 52 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 63 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 46 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 84 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 50 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 58 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 85 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 58 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 71 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 59 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 58 km
2020 NEWMAN 489 5,662 71 km
2021 JACK PIGEON 5,643 77 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 58 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,517 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 59 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in

Pearcy has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (3.4").

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