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Weldon, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Jackson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
109 Population 454/sq mi density
$46,071 Median Income $24,821 per capita
$53,900 Home Value $85,689 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,139 Violent Crime/100K 7,310 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,139 violent crimes/100K (200% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Weldon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation225 ft (69 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density454/sq mi
Coordinates35.4480°N, 91.2316°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

337 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 M4.7 104 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 99 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 107 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 95 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 106 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 131 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 61 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 115 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 105 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 118 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 105 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 141 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 104 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 129 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 73 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 93 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 64 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 106 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 130 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

520 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 195 fatalities, 2,381 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 72 km 8
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 3 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 89 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 23 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 32 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 31 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 50 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 50 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 83 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 21 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 39 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 4 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 89 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 30 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 42 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 77 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 45 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 - - 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,783 87 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 72 km
2022 TARWATER SOUTH 1,026 100 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 68 km
2003 UNNAMED 604 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Weldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (3.2").

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