Rison, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cleveland County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
966
Population
295/sq mi density
$24,911
Median Income
$18,956 per capita
$115,600
Home Value
$173,482 Zillow
$519
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,911 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $519/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Rison has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.6").