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Tillar, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
129 Population 163/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $32,424 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,070 Violent Crime/100K 3,807 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,070 violent crimes/100K (182% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Tillar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates33.7110°N, 91.4518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDesha County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.0 / 100
Community Resilience53.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 75 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 137 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 80 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 56 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 126 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 115 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 129 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 136 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 121 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 128 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 127 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 90 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 97 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 128 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 133 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 109 km
Oct 20, 1999 8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 245 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

428 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 577 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 42 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 50 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 64 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 44 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 76 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 28 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 4 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 88 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 20, 1972 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF3 88 km 3
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 58 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 67 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 75 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 49 km
2010 DREW 1,283 35 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 94 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 70 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 85 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 94 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 94 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 96 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 94 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 93 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 86 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 93 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 95 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 741 94 km
2021 JONES LAKE 727 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Tillar has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.8").

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