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Waldron, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Scott County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,370
Population
599/sq mi density
$41,028
Median Income
$19,273 per capita
$99,300
Home Value
$136,842 Zillow
$708
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
450
Violent Crime/100K
3,361 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,028 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
450 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Waldron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 649 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9033°N, 94.0948°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in |
Waldron has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.5").