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Williford, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sharp County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
72 Population 206/sq mi density
$20,000 Median Income $18,957 per capita
$542 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
131 Violent Crime/100K 4,830 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$20,000 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Williford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates36.2518°N, 91.3605°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySharp County County
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.2 / 100
Community Resilience8.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

377 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 141 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 142 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 140 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 119 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 143 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 114 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 134 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 134 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 52 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 34 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 143 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 143 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 43 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 109 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 102 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 141 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 133 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 64 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 144 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 103 fatalities, 1,324 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 89 km 8
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 89 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 88 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 25 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 93 km 1
May 15, 1968 EF4 60 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 68 km 7
May 21, 1957 EF4 80 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 78 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 35 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 67 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 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 70 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 66 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 69 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 74 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 94 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 89 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 93 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 90 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 65 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 89 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 83 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in

Williford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.9").

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