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Scott, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
28 Population 9/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
636 Violent Crime/100K 4,246 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
636 violent crimes/100K (67% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Scott 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 50.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 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 Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates34.6977°N, 92.0939°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0389 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.56 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.42 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

233 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 68 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 63 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 67 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 67 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 145 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 99 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 68 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 67 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 69 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 68 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 133 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 66 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 69 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 68 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 67 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 142 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 88 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

623 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 212 fatalities, 2,634 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 52 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 100 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 44 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 25 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 92 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 89 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 51 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 68 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 32 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 84 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 87 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 52 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 82 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 74 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 78 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 42 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 49 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 88 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 90 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 24 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 71 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,201 92 km
2022 HOUSTON 3,176 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,052 81 km
2021 JWF ROCK CREEK UNIT 2 AND 3 2,966 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,920 97 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 25 km
2024 RX LITTLE BEAR 3 2,427 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,178 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,962 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in

Scott has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").

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