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Staves, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Grant County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
163 Population 67/sq mi density
$136,300 Home Value $169,333 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
76 Violent Crime/100K 1,967 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Staves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation231 ft (70 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates34.0336°N, 92.2806°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.7 / 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 Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

206 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 138 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 134 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 138 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 137 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 138 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 136 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 138 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 137 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 135 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 135 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 139 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 138 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 134 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 137 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 146 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 146 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 138 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 140 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 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

502 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,323 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 90 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 98 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 66 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 58 km 10
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 56 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 42 km 5
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 93 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 59 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 50 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 35 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 87 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 27 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,938 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 92 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 35 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 82 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 72 km
2010 DREW 1,283 89 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 98 km
2012 ROSE HILL 1,002 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 896 98 km
2010 EAST CAMDEN 837 55 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 741 100 km
2021 JONES LAKE 727 95 km
1986 UNNAMED 692 100 km
1986 UNNAMED 688 97 km
2022 JONES LAKE UNIT 687 97 km
2013 FOUNTAIN HILL 655 87 km
2000 NORTH ROAD 2 K 653 99 km
2010 LAPILE CREEK N 3E 648 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Staves has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").

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