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Pleasant Grove, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
255 Population 90/sq mi density
$21,953 Median Income $19,626 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $268,929 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 4,671 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$21,953 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation458 ft (140 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates35.8205°N, 91.9070°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIndependence County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.5 / 100
Community Resilience26.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

284 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 74 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 73 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 150 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 74 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 75 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 134 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 103 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 112 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 75 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 101 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 41 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 73 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 130 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 76 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 112 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 56 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 124 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 74 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 75 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 175 fatalities, 2,208 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 40 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 56 km 2
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 73 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 48 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 88 km 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 78 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 66 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 44 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 99 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 50
May 26, 2024 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 90 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 85 km 5
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 95 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
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 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 61 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 61 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 93 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 61 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 92 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 48 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 48 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 34 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 84 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 91 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 97 km
2020 BIG POINT 3,853 91 km
2016 BIG POINT 3,834 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 47 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Pleasant Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.8").

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