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Poyen, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Grant County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
390 Population 1,258/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $23,987 per capita
$109,600 Home Value $204,464 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
226 Violent Crime/100K 3,641 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,600 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Poyen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,258/sq mi
Coordinates34.3242°N, 92.6420°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 108 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 107 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 108 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 107 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 107 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 109 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 144 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 106 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 107 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 108 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 105 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 147 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 108 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 105 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 107 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 109 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 109 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 109 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 108 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 121 fatalities, 1,800 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 51 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 95 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 79 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 38 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 25 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 42 km 5
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 99 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 86 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 83 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 47 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 89 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 73 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 68 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 83 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 78 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 61 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 67 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 68 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 66 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 67 km
2021 CW CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN 3,943 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 69 km
2019 RX - FULTON BRANCH AREA 3-9 3,893 97 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,632 89 km
2021 CW SHARP TOP 1 3,539 84 km
2024 RX EAST END BEAR MTN 3,498 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Poyen has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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