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Summit, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
639 Population 528/sq mi density
$63,281 Median Income $21,863 per capita
$133,800 Home Value $211,455 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
751 Violent Crime/100K 4,880 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$63,281 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,800 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
751 violent crimes/100K (98% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Summit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation878 ft (268 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density528/sq mi
Coordinates36.2522°N, 92.6883°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.3 / 100
Community Resilience12.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

252 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 113 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 118 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 113 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 114 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 144 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 114 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 111 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 113 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 85 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 115 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 115 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 29 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 113 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 30 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 114 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 114 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 115 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 79 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 112 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

390 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 521 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 57 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 78 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 55 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 34 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 6 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 93 km 1
May 8, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 61 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 8 km 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 55 km 2
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF3 93 km 1
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 87 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 25 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 25 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 61 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 24 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 52 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 38 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 47 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 63 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 53 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 47 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 57 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 87 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 74 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 63 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in

Summit has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.3").

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