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Rose Bud, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Faulkner County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
494 Population 82/sq mi density
$51,797 Median Income $33,099 per capita
$157,500 Home Value $217,252 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,797 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,500 home value, $725/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rose Bud 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 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation743 ft (226 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates35.3212°N, 92.0765°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFaulkner County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience57.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

266 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 26 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 22 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 28 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 27 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 28 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 26 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 33 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 150 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 141 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 28 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 95 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 143 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 28 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 28 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 26 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 30 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 30 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 129 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

614 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 269 fatalities, 3,088 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 80 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 94 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 98 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 82 km 5
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 61 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 44 km 2
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 79 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 64 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 66 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 93 km 35
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 45 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 36 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 83 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 63 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 74 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 48 km 5
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 96 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 90 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 88 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 98 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 80 km
2024 RX PAYNE RIDGE 4,216 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 69 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 54 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in

Rose Bud has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.2").

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