All Countries
Prairie Grove, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Washington County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
7,445
Population
798/sq mi density
$58,556
Median Income
$27,091 per capita
$226,800
Home Value
$312,776 Zillow
$933
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
243
Violent Crime/100K
2,032 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,556 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$226,800 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
243 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,156 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 798/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9861°N, 94.3034°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Prairie Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.3").