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City in Arkansas, United States

Elkins

$279kMedian Home
303Days with 5+ hrs sun
70°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation3kCenter elevation1,217 ft
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Elkins is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The community is located in the Boston Mountains, deep in the Ozark Mountains. A combination of the former unincorporated communities of Harris and Hood, Elkins was established in 1964.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Annual snowfall is between 5 and 15 inches. Humidity stays fairly steady through the year.

Four seasonsEven rainfall5–15 inches annual snow
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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Elkins, Arkansas
Latitude36.00°
Longitude-94.01°
Population3k
Center elevation1,217 ft

State Context

ArkansasU.S. state

Arkansas is a landlocked state in the West South Central region of the Southern United States. It borders Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, Texas to the southwest, and Oklahoma to the west. Its name derives from the Osage language, and refers to their relatives, the Quapaw people. The state's diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S.Wikipedia

Income tax: 2.00% - 4.40%Avg sales tax: 9.46%Property tax: 0.52%Official school data available

About the Region

South Central

The South Central region groups Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. It includes Gulf Coast communities, plains, uplands, and major metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, alongside smaller cities and rural places.

Humid coastal conditions do not describe the whole region, and inland temperature and rainfall patterns vary. Local housing, travel distances, and access to services differ as well. Use the city figures and monthly climate charts rather than treating one Texas metro as a model for the region.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age35 yrs
College Educated22%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home8%of workforce
Practical

Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$279k
Median home price
Household Income
$73k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
73
Walk Score at mapped location
22 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

36.00150, -94.00800 · Updated 2026-08-18

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Walkability
22
School Rating
7.4/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
303
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

83% of the year
Avg High Temp
70°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Steady humidity
70% warm season / 69% cool season
Comfort Score
69/100
Good
Temp Swing
42°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
44"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
9"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
47
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
44" of precipitation per year
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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 70% · Winter 69% · Oct-May 64-77%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Wildfire Risk
moderate
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
2 days
per year with AQI > 100
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