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Witts Springs, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Searcy County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
50 Population 13/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 2,000 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Witts Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,793 ft (547 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates35.7703°N, 92.8823°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySearcy County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.6 / 100
Community Resilience28.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

241 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 73 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 79 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 72 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 74 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 74 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 61 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 73 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 74 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 59 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 72 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 68 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 73 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 74 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 73 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 73 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 24 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 72 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 73 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 72 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,071 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 76 km 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 48 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 44 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 89 km 6
May 26, 2024 EF3 50 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 48 km 4
May 24, 2011 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 41 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 57 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 74 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 80 km 2
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 61 km 1
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 49 km 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 43 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 89 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 55 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 43 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 5 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 7 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 76 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 61 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 7 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 15 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 98 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 42 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.0 in

Witts Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.5").

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