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Star City, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lincoln County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,234 Population 465/sq mi density
$52,039 Median Income $26,034 per capita
$118,500 Home Value $136,629 Zillow
$782 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
826 Violent Crime/100K 2,332 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,039 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,500 home value, $782/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
826 violent crimes/100K (117% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Star City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation281 ft (86 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates33.9408°N, 91.8400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.5 / 100
Community Resilience16.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 118 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 150 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 141 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 136 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 129 km
Jun 28, 2010 11 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.2 143 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 98 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 106 km
May 4, 2001 4 km NW of Enola, Arkansas M3.1 147 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 99 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 113 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 108 km
Apr 9, 2006 6 km NW of Enola, Arkansas M2.8 149 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 115 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 120 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 117 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 116 km
Jan 27, 2005 1 km WNW of Enola, Arkansas M2.7 145 km
May 5, 2001 1 km WNW of Enola, Arkansas M2.7 144 km
May 4, 2001 4 km S of Enola, Arkansas M2.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

460 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 915 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 89 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 90 km 10
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 51 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 3 km 5
May 10, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 24 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 48 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 86 km 3
May 27, 1996 EF3 98 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 68 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 33 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 22, 1975 EF3 95 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 74 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 74 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 53 km
2010 DREW 1,283 59 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 96 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 66 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 89 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 96 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 96 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 98 km
2010 EAST CAMDEN 837 88 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 96 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 96 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 91 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 92 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 98 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in

Star City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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