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Wickes, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
895
Population
386/sq mi density
$28,429
Median Income
$16,504 per capita
$70,900
Home Value
$166,213 Zillow
$577
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
222
Violent Crime/100K
2,238 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,429 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,900 home value, $577/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wickes 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 2.5 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 Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 990 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2997°N, 94.3273°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0370 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
Wickes has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (2.9").