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Quitman, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Faulkner County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
748 Population 394/sq mi density
$37,067 Median Income $24,856 per capita
$111,200 Home Value $254,737 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 3,094 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$37,067 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,200 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Quitman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation589 ft (180 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates35.3817°N, 92.2147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFaulkner County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience57.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

258 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 18 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 17 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 19 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 19 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 145 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 20 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 22 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 18 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 21 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 85 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 19 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 20 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 131 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 134 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 18 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 20 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 23 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 22 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 19 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

606 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 228 fatalities, 2,784 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 78 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 84 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 100 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 86 km 5
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 50 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 90 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 31 km 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 78 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 74 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 43 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 50 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 63 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 29
May 26, 2024 EF3 100 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 50 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 36 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 86 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 76 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 93 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 74 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 71 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 91 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 83 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 75 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 84 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Quitman has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (3.0").

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