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Tontitown, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,739 Population 320/sq mi density
$80,987 Median Income $53,628 per capita
$394,200 Home Value $620,969 Zillow
$1,219 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,192 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,987 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$394,200 home value, $1,219/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tontitown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,297 ft (395 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²)
Population Density320/sq mi
Coordinates36.1674°N, 94.2421°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 115 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 125 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 136 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 114 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 111 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 134 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 85 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 144 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 140 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 146 km
May 22, 2021 4 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.7 150 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 21 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 124 km
Apr 8, 2021 5 km WNW of Kinta, Oklahoma M2.5 148 km
May 23, 2021 4 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.5 150 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 114 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 131 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 136 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 20 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

610 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 762 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 80 km 3
May 5, 1960 EF4 92 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 94 km 10
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 93 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 9 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 35 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 99 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 84 km 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 93 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 90 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 61 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 98 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 67 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 58 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 73 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 97 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 57 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 99 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 55 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 62 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 95 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 54 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,900 97 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Tontitown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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