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Rison, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cleveland County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
966
Population
295/sq mi density
$24,911
Median Income
$18,956 per capita
$115,600
Home Value
$169,333 Zillow
$519
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
76
Violent Crime/100K
1,967 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,911 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $519/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 228 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9600°N, 92.1936°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cleveland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in |
Rison has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").