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Waldo, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Columbia County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,159
Population
529/sq mi density
$43,958
Median Income
$22,549 per capita
$91,000
Home Value
$141,036 Zillow
$657
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
356
Violent Crime/100K
2,865 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Waldo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 357 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3519°N, 93.2954°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Waldo has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.4").