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Ponca, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Madison County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
70
Population
115/sq mi density
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
222
Violent Crime/100K
2,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ponca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,466 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0293°N, 93.3624°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Ponca has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.4").