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Wesley, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Madison County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
491 Population 358/sq mi density
$79,179 Median Income $34,428 per capita
$185,500 Home Value $285,130 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 1,326 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,179 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wesley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,284 ft (391 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density358/sq mi
Coordinates36.0325°N, 93.9186°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.5 / 100
Community Resilience22.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
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

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 136 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 92 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 92 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 136 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 136 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 104 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 136 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 91 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 143 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 133 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 102 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 112 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 113 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 147 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 132 km
Jan 27, 2014 Arkansas M2.7 142 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 102 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 92 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas M2.6 146 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 55 fatalities, 938 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 84 km 4
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 98 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 92 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 98 km 10
May 26, 2024 EF3 79 km 4
May 25, 2024 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 24 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 76 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 58 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 69 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 32 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 87 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 70 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 66 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 36 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 66 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 95 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 38 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 38 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 39 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 37 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 100 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 83 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 36 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 67 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Wesley has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.3").

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