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Wilburn, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
314 Population 314/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation422 ft (129 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates35.5088°N, 91.8884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

279 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 50 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 47 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 52 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 129 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 51 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 134 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 52 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 119 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 33 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 50 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 129 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 83 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 53 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 121 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 145 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 138 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 51 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 52 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 203 fatalities, 2,260 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 54 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 60 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 51 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 79 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 54 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 41 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 69 km 35
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 72 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 68 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 36 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 4
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 80 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 68 km 5
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 87 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 86 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 98 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 87 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 96 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 75 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 64 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 80 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 91 km
2020 BIG POINT 3,853 98 km
2016 BIG POINT 3,834 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 75 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Wilburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.0").

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