Quick Facts
TATE COUNTY
THREATS & OPPORTUNITIES
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
The total land area of Tate County is 406 square miles or 1,052 square kilometers. Thirty-two percent of the county is commercial forests, other portions are used for agricultural purposes. Additionally, other parts of the county are used for industrial, commercial and residential land use. Arkabutla Reservoir, a registered historic landmark, provides outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing and hiking to residents and visitors to the county. The chart below is an overview of the land resources and conditions of the county:
Proximity to Water
Proximity to Mountains
Proximity to Wetlands
Geologic Features
Natural Disaster Threats
Natural Disaster Frequency
Waste Contamination
Natural Resource Availability
Average Temperature
Average Rainfall
Historic Properties
Description
Port of Rosedale is located on the Mississippi River about 30 miles north, Gulf Coast is 350 miles south
Ozark Mountains are 150 miles to the northwest
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Gently rolling hills
Earthquakes (close proximity to New Madrid and White River Fault Zones), tornados, and flooding
Earthquakes rarely, tornados and flooding occur seasonally
Not available
Timber, water and wildlife
Winter 44 degrees, Summer 80 degrees
74.5 inches
None
Description of the Natural Environment. Source: NDPDD, 2012