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Rudy, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crawford County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
149 Population 91/sq mi density
$52,847 Median Income $19,731 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
452 Violent Crime/100K 5,239 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,847 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
452 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rudy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation793 ft (242 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates35.5275°N, 94.2404°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (May) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience26.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 113 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 110 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 147 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 109 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 141 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 110 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 136 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 141 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 110 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 114 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 115 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 110 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 121 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 127 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 109 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 144 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 130 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 146 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 111 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

517 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 918 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 55 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 38 km 4
May 26, 1973 EF4 98 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 37 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 33 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 42 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 67 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 65 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 60 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 50 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 25 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 5 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 36 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 39 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 35 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 71 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 35 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 83 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 35 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 66 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 52 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 28 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in

Rudy has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (2.6").

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