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Whelen Springs, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Nevada County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
47 Population 204/sq mi density
$137,500 Home Value $112,680 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 1,292 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Whelen Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation254 ft (77 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates33.8331°N, 93.1260°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNevada County County
Nearest AirportSouth Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.5 / 100
Community Resilience15.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 150 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 51 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 57 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 101 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 149 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 78 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 84 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 88 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 81 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 86 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 98 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 95 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 79 km
Nov 11, 1998 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas M2.6 108 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas M2.6 112 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 112 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 70 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 527 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 20 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 37 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 95 km 10
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 98 km 7
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 55 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 85 km 7
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 85 km 1
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 98 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 47 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 44 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 29 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 12 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NO MANS LAND (8,250 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 94 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 93 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 96 km
2022 NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,544 94 km
2024 RX NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,496 94 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 82 km
2021 CW CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN 3,943 81 km
2019 RX - FULTON BRANCH AREA 3-9 3,893 98 km
2022 NO MANS LAND NORTH 3,571 95 km
2021 CW SHARP TOP 1 3,539 76 km
2024 RX NO MANS LAND NORTH 3,514 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,501 97 km
2024 RX EAST END BEAR MTN 3,498 82 km
2024 RX SHARP TOP 1 3,423 76 km
2020 HICKORY NUT MOUNTAIN 3,262 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,252 89 km
2024 RX CRYSTAL MTN CHARLTON EASTERN 1 NORTH 3,218 81 km
2024 RX HICKORY NUT MTN GAP CREEK 12 13 14 3,214 86 km
2024 RX MT IDA 9 10 3,082 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in

Whelen Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.3").

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