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Roland, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,222 Population 151/sq mi density
$206,600 Home Value $218,180 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 3,426 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Roland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation258 ft (79 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates34.9022°N, 92.5175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0389 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.56 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.42 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 43 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 43 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 43 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 42 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 42 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 79 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 44 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 137 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 41 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 43 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 42 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 91 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 40 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 40 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 43 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 42 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 44 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 107 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 48 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

604 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 176 fatalities, 2,149 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 18 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 55 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 43 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 35 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 76 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 18 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 82 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 61 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 62 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 46 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 30 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 39 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 17 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 28 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 65 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 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 50 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 46 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 98 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 48 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 98 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 98 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 75 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,491 85 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 82 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 50 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 54 km
2024 RX PAYNE RIDGE 4,216 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Roland has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.1").

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