Ward, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,367
Population
1,406/sq mi density
$78,841
Median Income
$29,125 per capita
$182,100
Home Value
$208,151 Zillow
$1,147
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
281
Violent Crime/100K
1,083 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$78,841 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,100 home value, $1,147/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ward enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 263 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0138°N, 91.9577°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | White County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in |
Ward has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.3").