St. Francis, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Clay County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
220
Population
611/sq mi density
$37,308
Median Income
$20,509 per capita
$38,500
Home Value
$132,350 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,308 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,500 home value, $650/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Francis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 296 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4549°N, 90.1422°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Malden Regional (MAW) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
St. Francis has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.0").