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Swifton, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Jackson County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,082
Population
2,004/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$19,582 per capita
$73,500
Home Value
$83,571 Zillow
$531
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
138
Violent Crime/100K
963 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,500 home value, $531/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Swifton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 247 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8244°N, 91.1294°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Swifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.1").