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Rockwell, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Garland County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,921 Population 1,199/sq mi density
$61,452 Median Income $37,614 per capita
$255,700 Home Value $238,597 Zillow
$980 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
492 Violent Crime/100K 4,262 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,452 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$255,700 home value, $980/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density1,199/sq mi
Coordinates34.4643°N, 93.1338°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarland County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 114 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 116 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 113 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 112 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 113 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 114 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 148 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 112 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 112 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 113 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 114 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 110 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 112 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 110 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 127 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 114 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 100 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 100 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 112 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,694 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 56 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 71 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 37 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 57 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 65 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 74 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 90 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 95 km 7
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 17 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 82 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 54 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 66 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 42 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 68 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 55 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 93 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 63 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 51 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 93 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 61 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 67 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 81 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 71 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 71 km
2020 NEWMAN 489 5,662 80 km
2021 JACK PIGEON 5,643 84 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 50 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 71 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 57 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,333 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in

Rockwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.4").

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