Wilmar, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Drew County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
605 Population 393/sq mi density
$21,532 Median Income $16,682 per capita
$101,700 Home Value $146,778 Zillow
$953 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$21,532 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $953/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilmar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates33.6264°N, 91.9293°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDrew County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.98"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.84"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.1 / 100
Community Resilience43.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 104 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 144 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 97 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 124 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 98 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 83 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 71 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 86 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 78 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 88 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 86 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 134 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 148 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 86 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 90 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 80 km
Oct 20, 1999 8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas M2.5 140 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 2 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

409 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 406 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 88 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 20 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 34 km 5
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 92 km 3
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 47 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 100 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 20, 1972 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 28, 1972 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 27, 1968 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 12, 1966 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 21 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 19, 1957 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 53 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 39 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 18 km
2010 DREW 1,283 34 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 61 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 31 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 53 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 60 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 60 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 62 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 63 km
2010 EAST CAMDEN 837 79 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 61 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 60 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 56 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 57 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in

Wilmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (2.8").

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