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Pine Bluff, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Grant County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
40,436 Population 915/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $21,276 per capita
$86,400 Home Value $71,856 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,552 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $831/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
1,552 violent crimes/100K (308% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area44.2 sq mi (114.4 km²)
Population Density915/sq mi
Coordinates34.2116°N, 92.0176°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

228 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 M4.7 122 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 117 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 122 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 121 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 121 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 122 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 120 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 121 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 122 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 120 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 123 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 122 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 119 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 137 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 137 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 118 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 122 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 124 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 122 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 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,259 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 86 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 58 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 55 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 74 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 36 km 5
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 78 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 58 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 94 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 53 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,938 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 76 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 48 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,314 93 km
2010 DREW 1,283 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 84 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 92 km
2010 EAST CAMDEN 837 86 km
2013 FOUNTAIN HILL 655 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 88 km
2011 LLOYD CREEK 502 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
May 71°F (21°C) 4.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 53°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Pine Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.3").

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