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Waldenburg, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Poinsett County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
48 Population 343/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $14,198 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 1,151 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waldenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates35.5653°N, 90.9346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPoinsett County County
Nearest AirportWalnut Ridge Regional (ARG)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

386 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 133 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 128 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 77 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 135 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 66 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 101 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 147 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 137 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 135 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 134 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 102 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 49 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 102 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 133 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 119 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 149 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 43 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 99 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 35 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 188 fatalities, 2,328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 43 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 76 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 29 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 92 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 51 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 29 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 49 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 17 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 79 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 43 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 33 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 73 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 46 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 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,783 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,783 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 96 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Waldenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (3.0").

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