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West Fork, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Washington County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,131 Population 837/sq mi density
$70,486 Median Income $34,369 per capita
$182,800 Home Value $298,669 Zillow
$1,059 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
187 Violent Crime/100K 1,272 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,486 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,800 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
West Fork enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density837/sq mi
Coordinates35.9349°N, 94.1811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0464 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.5 / 100
Community Resilience35.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 142 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 139 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 118 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 109 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 139 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 126 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 139 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 143 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 139 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 138 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 117 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 142 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 139 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 139 km
Jul 8, 2019 3 km ENE of Quinton, OK M2.8 137 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 124 km
Aug 15, 2019 2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 138 km
Aug 22, 2021 1 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 57 fatalities, 975 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 94 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 76 km 4
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 82 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 70 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 75 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 21 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 82 km 1
May 22, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 35 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 96 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 66 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 41 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 52 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 37 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 78 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 81 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 47 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 33 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 47 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 55 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 92 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 32 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 82 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 37 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

West Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.3").

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