Sulphur Springs, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · McDonald County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
516
Population
1,025/sq mi density
$34,500
Median Income
$17,751 per capita
$110,700
Home Value
$286,859 Zillow
$874
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$34,500 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$110,700 home value, $874/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sulphur Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 910 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,025/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4841°N, 94.4601°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McDonald County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Sulphur Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.7").