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Searcy, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
23,115
Population
1,262/sq mi density
$50,896
Median Income
$27,810 per capita
$176,200
Home Value
$216,451 Zillow
$849
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
834
Violent Crime/100K
4,365 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,896 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$176,200 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
834 violent crimes/100K (119% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Searcy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2411°N, 91.7352°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | White County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.9 in |
Searcy has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (3.4").