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Portia, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lawrence County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
441
Population
342/sq mi density
$38,250
Median Income
$36,810 per capita
$82,800
Home Value
$106,293 Zillow
$398
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
333
Violent Crime/100K
555 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$38,250 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, $398/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Portia 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 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 263 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0849°N, 91.0710°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.2 / 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 Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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 | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Portia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (3.2").