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Walcott, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Greene County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
341 Population 273/sq mi density
$165,828 Median Income $41,300 per capita
$75,600 Home Value $187,587 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
432 Violent Crime/100K 7,304 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$165,828 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
432 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Walcott enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation319 ft (97 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates36.0461°N, 90.6705°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportWalnut Ridge Regional (ARG)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

380 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 96 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 53 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 50 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 69 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 108 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 56 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 94 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 145 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 107 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 61 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 45 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 67 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 109 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 117 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 144 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 48 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 111 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 55 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 89 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

534 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 31 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 48 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 91 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 82 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 66 km 1
May 15, 1968 EF4 58 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 85 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 76 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 17
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 100 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 100 km 1
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 26 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 86 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 33 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 98 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 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 100 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 92 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 98 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 95 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 88 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 99 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 93 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 77 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 76 km
2022 HODO 4 1,859 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,783 74 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 96 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 96 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 94 km
2011 CONNER SPRING 728 89 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 87 km
2021 HODO 1 687 94 km
1986 UNNAMED 661 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Walcott has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.1").

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