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Rover, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Yell County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
156 Population 45/sq mi density
$80,948 Median Income $39,596 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 547 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,948 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation401 ft (122 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates34.9518°N, 93.4090°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyYell County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.6 / 100
Community Resilience24.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

227 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 M4.7 102 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 107 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 100 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 100 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 101 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 127 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 102 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 100 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 101 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 100 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 101 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 80 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 102 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 98 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 100 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 98 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 114 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 74 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 74 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,690 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 72 km 16
May 24, 2011 EF4 61 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 35 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 94 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 83 km 14
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 88 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 54 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 96 km 3
May 2, 2008 EF3 84 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 66 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 60 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 70 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 18 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 85 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 35 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 80 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 98 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 32 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 96 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 46 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 92 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest

Rover has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.7").

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