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Urbana, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Union County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
100 Population 54/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
959 Violent Crime/100K 4,734 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
959 violent crimes/100K (152% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Urbana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates33.1585°N, 92.4454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportSouth Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience56.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 6, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 141 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 140 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 148 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 150 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 27 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 148 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 20 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 21 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 150 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 142 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 24 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 15 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 18 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 16 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 143 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 143 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 118 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 117 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 29 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 430 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 69 km 2
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 53 km 7
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 78 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 75 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 31 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 31 km 2
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 66 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 40 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 54 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 63 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 53 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 49 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 36 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 90 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 39 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 59 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 89 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 59 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 62 km
2010 DREW 1,283 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 90 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 94 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 25 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 41 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 25 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 33 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 25 km
2006 UNNAMED 896 82 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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