The Town FilesArkadelphia, Arkansas
City in Clark County · population 10,380 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,300
- Household income
- $48,657
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 23.4
Arkadelphia is a city of 10,380 people in Clark County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $179,300, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more of a college town than 99% of Arkansas towns, hipper than 98% of Arkansas towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Arkansas towns.
How Arkadelphia ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Arkadelphia is worth $179,300, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $48,657, which is more affordable than 14% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $814 a month. 41.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Arkadelphia | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $814 | $792 |
| Median household income | $48,657 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 41.2% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.6% | — |
Who lives in Arkadelphia
| People | Arkadelphia | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.4 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.9% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 84.4% |
Weather in Arkadelphia
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 30.7°F. About 54.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arkadelphia since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 1, 1997 about 4.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 125 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 14, 2023.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 8,618 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,514 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Arkadelphia itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Arkadelphia
4 public schools with 1,812 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 574 | 7.4 |
| GOZA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 434 | 12.8 |
| LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY | K-2 | 408 | 14.6 |
| PEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3-5 | 396 | 16.5 |
Towns near Arkadelphia
- Malvern, AR22.2 mi · 10,867 people · home $104,500
- Rockwell, AR23.6 mi · 4,548 people · home $289,800
- Hot Springs, AR25.0 mi · 37,930 people · home $165,500
- Piney, AR26.3 mi · 5,238 people · home $134,400
- Prescott, AR28.9 mi · 3,101 people · home $82,400
Arkadelphia questions
Is Arkadelphia, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Arkadelphia scores better for retirees than 34% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 2%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 23.4).
How much does a house cost in Arkadelphia?
The median owner-occupied home in Arkadelphia is valued at $179,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,657, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $814 a month.
What is the weather like in Arkadelphia?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Arkadelphia get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arkadelphia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 1, 1997. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)