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West Memphis, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crittenden County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,147
Population
809/sq mi density
$41,860
Median Income
$22,608 per capita
$119,100
Home Value
$128,016 Zillow
$847
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,984
Violent Crime/100K
5,012 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,860 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,100 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,984 violent crimes/100K (422% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
West Memphis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 208 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 29.8 sq mi (77.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 809/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1496°N, 90.1993°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crittenden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.4 in |
West Memphis has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.0").