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St. Paul, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Franklin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
80 Population 178/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $28,174 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $285,130 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 1,326 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Paul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,661 ft (506 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density178/sq mi
Coordinates35.8268°N, 93.7673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience18.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 4, 2024.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 142 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 148 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 140 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 141 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 140 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 142 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 142 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 127 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 140 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 93 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 141 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 140 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 140 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 70 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 142 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 141 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 141 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 141 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

477 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 981 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 63 km 4
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 83 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 87 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 95 km 10
May 26, 2024 EF3 75 km 4
May 25, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 48 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 50 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 74 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 6 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 66 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 72 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 42 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 16 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 72 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 42 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 76 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 11 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 11 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 26 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 11 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 80 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 81 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 66 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in

St. Paul has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.5").

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