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Viola, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Fulton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
337 Population 215/sq mi density
$32,500 Median Income $16,355 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $226,994 Zillow
$632 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
545 Violent Crime/100K 1,755 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $632/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
545 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Viola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation888 ft (271 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates36.3992°N, 91.9870°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

275 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 130 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 132 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 130 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 91 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 131 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 49 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 80 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 130 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 94 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 48 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 132 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 56 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 120 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 132 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 90 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 130 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 130 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 130 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

358 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 715 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 72 km 7
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 28 km 2
May 15, 1968 EF4 95 km 7
May 21, 1957 EF4 95 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 67 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 71 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 4
May 8, 2009 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 26 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 66 km 3
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 59 km 1
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 12 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF3 95 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 91 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 53 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 53 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 92 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 90 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 53 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 82 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 47 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 79 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 82 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 79 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 58 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 48 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 45 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 98 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in

Viola has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.6").

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