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Piney, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Garland County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,485 Population 689/sq mi density
$49,002 Median Income $23,150 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $119,239 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
492 Violent Crime/100K 4,262 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,002 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Piney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density689/sq mi
Coordinates34.5029°N, 93.1444°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarland County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.27"

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

225 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 M4.7 112 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 113 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 110 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 110 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 110 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 112 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 109 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 111 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 110 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 111 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 111 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 109 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 123 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 107 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 107 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 97 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 97 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 108 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 113 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 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,697 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 55 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 67 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 57 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 69 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 74 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 88 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 7
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 14 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 79 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 45 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 67 km 3
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 100 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 62 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 64 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 89 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 47 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 57 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 63 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 78 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 68 km
2020 NEWMAN 489 5,662 77 km
2021 JACK PIGEON 5,643 80 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 46 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,517 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in

Piney has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (3.3").

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