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Sulphur Springs, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · McDonald County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,035
Population
1,025/sq mi density
$34,353
Median Income
$22,721 per capita
$114,900
Home Value
$274,324 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
1,873
Violent Crime/100K
1,311 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,353 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$114,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,873 violent crimes/100K (393% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Sulphur Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.0").