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Russellville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pope County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
29,057 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$48,708 Median Income $26,829 per capita
$166,500 Home Value $208,313 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
475 Violent Crime/100K 3,046 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,708 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
475 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Russellville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation373 ft (114 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.3 km²)
Population Density1,027/sq mi
Coordinates35.2763°N, 93.1387°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPope County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

236 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 71 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 77 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 69 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 70 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 71 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 88 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 71 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 70 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 116 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 69 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 123 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 69 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 37 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 71 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 67 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 68 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 69 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 69 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 68 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,475 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 71 km 16
May 24, 2011 EF4 74 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 21 km 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 94 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 71 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 68 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 86 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 39 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 37 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 49 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 42 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 54 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 77 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 79 km 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 49 km 1
Dec 24, 1982 EF3 86 km 1
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 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 48 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 82 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 88 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 56 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 48 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 40 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 68 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in

Russellville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.6").

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