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Violet Hill, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Izard County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
67 Population 120/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
545 Violent Crime/100K 1,755 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
545 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Violet Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation757 ft (231 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates36.1529°N, 91.8397°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIzard County County
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.2 / 100
Community Resilience3.4 / 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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

287 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 M4.7 109 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 109 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 150 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 109 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 110 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 86 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 75 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 64 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 111 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 109 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 74 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 134 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 74 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 111 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 129 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 51 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 106 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 111 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 122 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,131 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 59 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 94 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 84 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 20 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 58 km 2
May 15, 1968 EF4 76 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 65 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 78 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 67 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 93 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 75 km 3
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 - - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 56 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 56 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 99 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 99 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 57 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 45 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 46 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 34 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 45 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 36 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 39 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 43 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 37 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 86 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 97 km
2010 SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX 2,986 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Violet Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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