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Wayton, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Newton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
213 Population 52/sq mi density
$102,596 Median Income $33,944 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 2,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,596 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,883 ft (574 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates35.9194°N, 93.2596°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNewton County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.2 / 100
Community Resilience12.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

234 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 109 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 115 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 108 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 109 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 109 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 109 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 99 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 109 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 80 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 109 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 108 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 56 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 107 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 108 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 40 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 109 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 109 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 109 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 108 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

418 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 812 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 95 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 93 km 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 83 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 82 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 60 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 34 km 4
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 84 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 72 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 90 km 5
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 49 km 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 94 km 1
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 60 km 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 28 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 60 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 75 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 29 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 36 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 47 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 47 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 96 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 86 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 41 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 97 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 23 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.8 in

Wayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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