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Rondo, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lee County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
103 Population 102/sq mi density
$24,375 Median Income $19,811 per capita
$58,800 Home Value $103,192 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
561 Violent Crime/100K 3,800 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,375 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,800 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
561 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rondo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation214 ft (65 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates34.6574°N, 90.8208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.4 / 100
Community Resilience17.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 149 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 145 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 133 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 63 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 117 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 110 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 146 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 114 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 110 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 125 km
Jun 28, 2010 11 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.2 114 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 67 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 120 km
May 4, 2001 4 km NW of Enola, Arkansas M3.1 144 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 104 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 110 km
Jan 24, 2015 8 km NW of Victoria, Arkansas M3.0 143 km
May 21, 2013 Arkansas M2.9 150 km
Dec 13, 1991 3 km W of Dell, Arkansas M2.9 149 km
Jan 3, 2025 11 km E of Pangburn, Arkansas M2.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

426 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,363 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 98 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 85 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 55 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 60 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 74 km 2
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 73 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 77 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 73 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 79 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 67 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 - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 17 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 68 km
2000 UNNAMED 812 99 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 70 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 76 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 65 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 13 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Rondo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.0").

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