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Ravenden, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sharp County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
448 Population 212/sq mi density
$39,545 Median Income $18,375 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $151,205 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 1,129 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,545 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ravenden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation398 ft (121 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates36.2432°N, 91.2513°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySharp County County
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.2 / 100
Community Resilience8.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 147 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 133 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 146 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 109 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 105 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 148 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 125 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 57 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 29 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 37 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 149 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 128 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 94 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 147 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 123 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 116 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 93 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 150 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

485 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,321 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 81 km 8
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 87 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 63 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 86 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 94 km 2
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 84 km 1
May 15, 1968 EF4 57 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 69 km 7
May 21, 1957 EF4 79 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 70 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 89 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 25 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 64 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 67 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 73 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 94 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 99 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 96 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 99 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 63 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 87 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 99 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 93 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in

Ravenden has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.1").

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