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Wooster, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Faulkner County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,135 Population 398/sq mi density
$107,813 Median Income $51,025 per capita
$292,900 Home Value $278,456 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
19 Violent Crime/100K 115 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$107,813 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$292,900 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wooster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation294 ft (90 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density398/sq mi
Coordinates35.1999°N, 92.4502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFaulkner County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience57.2 / 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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

246 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 12 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 15 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 10 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 10 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 11 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 46 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 12 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 9 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 103 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 10 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 140 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 11 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 70 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 11 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 7 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 7 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 9 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 11 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 9 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

606 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 189 fatalities, 2,599 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 50 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 57 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 76 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 65 km 5
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 70 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 42 km 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 98 km 3
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 17 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 64 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 68 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 37 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 18 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 26 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 23 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 16 km 1
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 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 64 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 72 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 69 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 87 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 95 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 76 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 72 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,900 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 98 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 54 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Wooster has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (3.0").

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