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Piggott, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Clay County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,589 Population 665/sq mi density
$49,306 Median Income $26,054 per capita
$111,900 Home Value $132,350 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
476 Violent Crime/100K 1,457 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,306 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,900 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
476 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Piggott enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation316 ft (96 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density665/sq mi
Coordinates36.3872°N, 90.1989°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.4 / 100
Community Resilience11.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

419 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 100 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 39 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 141 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 62 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 70 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 121 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 70 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 55 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 70 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 81 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 137 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 88 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 127 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 84 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 68 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 56 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 88 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 133 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 91 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 168 fatalities, 1,541 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 96 km 57
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 74 km 8
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 100 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 58 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 68 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 31 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 89 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 57 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 72 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 68 km 16
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 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 91 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 98 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 65 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 87 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 73 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 63 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 86 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 86 km
2024 BEAR PEN RX 2,302 99 km
2022 HODO 4 1,859 91 km
2010 CHILTON SOUTH RX 1,649 92 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 67 km
2012 12 LONGBAY 1,432 92 km
2006 06 CHILTON SOUTH 1,400 92 km
2009 LONG BAY RX 1,261 94 km
2005 BIG SPRING RIDGE RX 1,237 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 67 km
1986 UNNAMED 1,147 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Piggott has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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