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Perry, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
321 Population 459/sq mi density
$39,063 Median Income $24,440 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $160,407 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$39,063 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $713/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Perry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°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 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation353 ft (108 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density459/sq mi
Coordinates35.0462°N, 92.7944°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyConway County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.0 / 100
Community Resilience37.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 47 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 51 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 45 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 46 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 45 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 78 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 47 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 45 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 125 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 149 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 45 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 46 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 66 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 45 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 47 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 43 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 46 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 42 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 89 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

578 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 121 fatalities, 1,913 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 33 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 26 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 62 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 64 km 10
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 95 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 67 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 31 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 88 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 41 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 34 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 4 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 28 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 11 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 44 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 51 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 65 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 86 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 28 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 75 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 74 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 89 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 85 km
2020 NEWMAN 489 5,662 99 km
2021 JACK PIGEON 5,643 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 26 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 89 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 73 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 83 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 32 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in

Perry has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.8").

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