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Shirley, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Van Buren County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
307
Population
127/sq mi density
$35,938
Median Income
$22,295 per capita
$92,000
Home Value
$184,831 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
525
Violent Crime/100K
2,624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
525 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shirley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 550 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6438°N, 92.3135°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Van Buren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batesville Regional (BVX) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in |
Shirley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.8").