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Woodson, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
724 Population 166/sq mi density
$135,400 Home Value $238,994 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
201 Violent Crime/100K 1,271 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Woodson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation252 ft (77 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates34.5397°N, 92.2225°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0389 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.56 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.42 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

231 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 82 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 78 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 83 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 81 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 81 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 82 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 116 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 80 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 82 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 81 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 83 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 80 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 82 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 81 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 140 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 80 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 96 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 96 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 84 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

609 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 174 fatalities, 2,124 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 47 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 99 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 27 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 15 km 5
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 77 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 60 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 89 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 53 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 75 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 58 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 92 km 5
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 79 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 77 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 63 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 84 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 67 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 100 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 36 km
2024 RX EAST END BEAR MTN 3,498 100 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 66 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,201 84 km
2022 HOUSTON 3,176 75 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,052 74 km
2021 JWF ROCK CREEK UNIT 2 AND 3 2,966 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,965 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,920 90 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Woodson has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").

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