The Town FilesAshdown, Arkansas
City in Little River County · population 4,261 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $139,800
- Household income
- $55,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 35.6
Ashdown is a city of 4,261 people in Little River County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $139,800, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 83% of Arkansas towns, more upscale than 78% of Arkansas towns.
How Ashdown 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 Ashdown is worth $139,800, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $55,625, which is more affordable than 62% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $683 a month. 71.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ashdown | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,800 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $683 | $792 |
| Median household income | $55,625 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 71.6% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Ashdown
| People | Ashdown | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 84.4% |
Weather in Ashdown
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ashdown since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 1999 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 9, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 19, 2011.
Severe weather in Little River County since 1996
Little River County has been included in 23 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 Little River County
Little River County had 3,083 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,053 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Ashdown itself the ACS puts it at 10.2%.
Public schools in Ashdown
3 public schools with 1,287 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 610 | 17.9 |
| ASHDOWN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 396 | 9.0 |
| ASHDOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 6-8 | 281 | 11.7 |
Towns near Ashdown
- Nash, TX15.7 mi · 3,814 people · home $156,200
- Texarkana, TX15.8 mi · 36,193 people · home $171,500
- Hooks, TX16.8 mi · 2,518 people · home $69,800
- Wake Village, TX17.3 mi · 5,945 people · home $186,000
- Texarkana, AR18.3 mi · 29,387 people · home $170,200
- New Boston, TX22.4 mi · 4,612 people · home $111,500
- Nashville, AR24.3 mi · 4,153 people · home $167,600
- De Queen, AR28.3 mi · 6,105 people · home $109,600
Ashdown questions
Is Ashdown, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ashdown scores better for retirees than 49% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 83%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Ashdown?
The median owner-occupied home in Ashdown is valued at $139,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,625, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $683 a month.
What is the weather like in Ashdown?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does Ashdown get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ashdown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 1999. 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)