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Smithville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sharp County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
106 Population 158/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $27,114 per capita
$94,000 Home Value $151,205 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
426 Violent Crime/100K 2,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation337 ft (103 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates36.0799°N, 91.3027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySharp County County
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.2 / 100
Community Resilience8.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very 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 Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

383 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 131 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 143 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 129 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 108 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 101 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 132 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 126 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 71 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 115 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 48 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 54 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 133 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 124 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 131 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 87 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 102 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 84 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 84 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

464 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 108 fatalities, 1,593 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 75 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 99 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 68 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 31 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 98 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 90 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 40 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 50 km 7
May 21, 1957 EF4 98 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 78 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 63 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 34 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 88 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 82 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 86 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 92 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 92 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 93 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 81 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 92 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 90 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 83 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 66 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 89 km
2011 MUD POND 3,030 95 km
2010 SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX 2,986 100 km
2024 RX CAP FORK 2,977 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Smithville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (3.1").

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