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Pocahontas, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Greene County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,475
Population
971/sq mi density
$42,829
Median Income
$26,863 per capita
$107,500
Home Value
$136,470 Zillow
$721
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
647
Violent Crime/100K
3,250 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,829 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
647 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pocahontas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2634°N, 90.9712°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Pocahontas has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (3.2").