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Portland, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Chicot County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
430 Population 402/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $27,446 per capita
$55,300 Home Value $171,774 Zillow
$620 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
690 Violent Crime/100K 5,844 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,300 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
690 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Portland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation126 ft (38 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density402/sq mi
Coordinates33.2379°N, 91.5109°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChicot County County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.67"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 54 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 111 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 70 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 119 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 107 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 100 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 150 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 111 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 101 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 103 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 103 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 128 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 115 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 139 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 203 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

506 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 2,226 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 96 km 47
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 65 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 95 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 46 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 81 km 2
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 66 km 7
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 75 km 58
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 82 km 5
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 60 km 3
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 50 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 26 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 57 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 56 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 44 km
2010 DREW 1,283 26 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 64 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 57 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 55 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 63 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 63 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 64 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 64 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 64 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 63 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 54 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 67 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 64 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 741 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Portland has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.0").

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