Rison
City in Arkansas, United States
Overview
Rison is a quaint, close-knit town set in the pine forests of southern Arkansas. With under 1,000 residents, it offers small-town charm, friendly people, and access to scenic nature. While quiet, it features a rich local history and a few classic diners and shops.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arkansas
Population
967
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.96°, -92.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,450
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
45
English
98
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
6.2°C
Record High
46.3°C
Record Low
-13.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1388 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PBF
Distance
33 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 43/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.