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Poplar Grove, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Phillips County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
113 Population 83/sq mi density
$116,161 Median Income $53,731 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 5,078 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,161 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Poplar Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation189 ft (58 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates34.5522°N, 90.8542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPhillips County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.8 / 100
Community Resilience46.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 145 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 75 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 129 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 122 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 118 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 136 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 122 km
Jun 28, 2010 11 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.2 119 km
May 4, 2001 4 km NW of Enola, Arkansas M3.1 147 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 108 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 56 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 115 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 122 km
Jan 3, 2025 11 km E of Pangburn, Arkansas M2.9 126 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 66 km
Jul 16, 1996 3 km WNW of Etowah, Arkansas M2.8 143 km
May 14, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M2.8 122 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 104 km
Apr 9, 2006 6 km NW of Enola, Arkansas M2.8 148 km
Jun 26, 2010 Arkansas M2.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,403 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 26, 1973 EF4 93 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 62 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 63 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 41 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 83 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 24, 1982 EF3 81 km 1
Jan 7, 1978 EF3 63 km 1
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 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 20 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 70 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 72 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 67 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in

Poplar Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.9").

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