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Prairie Creek, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,367
Population
542/sq mi density
$94,457
Median Income
$45,575 per capita
$360,200
Home Value
$379,318 Zillow
$1,069
Median Rent
39.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
344
Violent Crime/100K
2,908 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$94,457 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$360,200 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,281 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3295°N, 94.0589°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in |
Prairie Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.2").