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Scranton, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Logan County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
245
Population
480/sq mi density
$75,000
Median Income
$31,302 per capita
$115,000
Home Value
$184,277 Zillow
$708
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
160
Violent Crime/100K
3,804 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Scranton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 379 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3604°N, 93.5397°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.8 / 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in |
Scranton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.6").