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Ratcliff, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Logan County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
111 Population 61/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $29,668 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $149,090 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
659 Violent Crime/100K 4,731 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ratcliff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation408 ft (124 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates35.3069°N, 93.8886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

270 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 139 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 145 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 137 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 139 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 138 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 139 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 137 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 135 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 138 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 144 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 138 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 138 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 138 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 84 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 139 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 137 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 129 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,035 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 75 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 7 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 78 km 13
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 37 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 61 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 73 km 10
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 94 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 35 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 98 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 94 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 52 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 53 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 11, 1970 EF3 90 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 19 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 65 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 45 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 21 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 21 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 49 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 67 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 50 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 38 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 64 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 100 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 100 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 87 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 73 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 99 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in

Ratcliff has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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