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Ulm, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Monroe County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
168 Population 646/sq mi density
$63,333 Median Income $30,905 per capita
$86,900 Home Value $121,443 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
575 Violent Crime/100K 4,068 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
575 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ulm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation208 ft (63 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density646/sq mi
Coordinates34.5762°N, 91.4617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above US avg
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 112 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 106 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 114 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 103 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 112 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 112 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 132 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 113 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 112 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 143 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 114 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 113 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 114 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 113 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 112 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 113 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 113 km
Feb 26, 2011 5 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 112 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 114 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 172 fatalities, 2,144 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 82 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 97 km 10
May 26, 1973 EF4 78 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 81 km 5
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 75 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 81 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 94 km 2
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 15 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 98 km 1
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 21 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,938 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 80 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 75 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,314 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 31 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 33 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 44°F (6°C) 5.1 in

Ulm has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.8").

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