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Sheridan, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Grant County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,063 Population 410/sq mi density
$61,025 Median Income $30,496 per capita
$182,300 Home Value $221,070 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,025 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,300 home value, $757/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheridan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density410/sq mi
Coordinates34.3216°N, 92.4431°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

231 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 M4.7 106 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 103 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 106 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 104 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 105 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 106 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 141 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 104 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 105 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 106 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 107 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 103 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 104 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 102 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 106 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 111 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 112 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 108 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 106 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

557 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 110 fatalities, 1,771 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 54 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 34 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 23 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 94 km 6
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 91 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 71 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 81 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 84 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 62 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 92 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 87 km 1
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 94 km 2
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 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 84 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 79 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 70 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 84 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 80 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 84 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 79 km
2021 CW CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN 3,943 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 63 km
2024 RX EAST END BEAR MTN 3,498 84 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 67 km
2020 HICKORY NUT MOUNTAIN 3,262 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,252 97 km
2024 RX CRYSTAL MTN CHARLTON EASTERN 1 NORTH 3,218 89 km
2024 RX HICKORY NUT MTN GAP CREEK 12 13 14 3,214 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Sheridan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.2").

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