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St. Joe, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
139 Population 112/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $16,854 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $203,605 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
751 Violent Crime/100K 4,880 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
751 violent crimes/100K (98% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Joe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates36.0260°N, 92.8013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.3 / 100
Community Resilience12.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 93 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 98 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 92 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 94 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 94 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 133 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 93 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 71 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 137 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 95 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 37 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 42 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 93 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 94 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 93 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 94 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 52 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 94 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 95 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

405 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 665 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 47 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 59 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 80 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 21 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 28 km 4
May 24, 2011 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 68 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 82 km 5
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 92 km 2
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 86 km 1
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 21 km 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 57 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 76 km 2
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF3 80 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 62 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 32 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 63 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 34 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 32 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 36 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 76 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 43 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 37 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 77 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 71 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 31 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 50 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in

St. Joe has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.3").

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