West Fork, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Washington County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,131
Population
837/sq mi density
$70,486
Median Income
$34,369 per capita
$182,800
Home Value
$313,415 Zillow
$1,059
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
42
Violent Crime/100K
762 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,486 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,800 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 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 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 837/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9349°N, 94.1811°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in |
West Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.6").