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Southside, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,254
Population
431/sq mi density
$55,469
Median Income
$21,879 per capita
$127,400
Home Value
$171,300 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
426
Violent Crime/100K
2,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,469 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,400 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Southside 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 50.8 inches. The area receives 2.2 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 | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 485 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7202°N, 91.6302°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Independence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batesville Regional (BVX) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Southside has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.0").