The Town FilesBeebe, Arkansas
City in White County · population 8,437 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,200
- Household income
- $59,476
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 38.2
Beebe is a city of 8,437 people in White County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $158,200, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Arkansas towns, easier by car than 90% of Arkansas towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Arkansas towns.
How Beebe 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 Beebe is worth $158,200, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $59,476, which is more affordable than 51% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $799 a month. 62.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beebe | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,200 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $799 | $792 |
| Median household income | $59,476 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.1% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Beebe
| People | Beebe | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 84.4% |
Weather in Beebe
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.1 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beebe since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 2003 about 4.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 115 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 77 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 9, 1991.
Severe weather in White County since 1996
White County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 White County
White County had 26,169 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,050 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Beebe itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Beebe
5 public schools with 3,433 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEEBE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,055 | 8.2 |
| BEEBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 912 | 17.5 |
| BEEBE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-6 | 508 | 17.5 |
| BEEBE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 484 | 14.2 |
| BEEBE EARLY CHILDHOOD | K-1 | 474 | 16.9 |
Towns near Beebe
- Ward, AR5.2 mi · 6,052 people · home $189,100
- Austin, AR6.8 mi · 3,460 people · home $220,500
- Cabot, AR9.9 mi · 26,569 people · home $207,300
- Searcy, AR15.0 mi · 22,937 people · home $188,500
- Vilonia, AR17.8 mi · 4,288 people · home $232,700
- Jacksonville, AR18.7 mi · 29,477 people · home $163,400
- Lonoke, AR19.5 mi · 4,276 people · home $106,800
- Gibson, AR22.5 mi · 4,111 people · home $157,800
Beebe questions
Is Beebe, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beebe scores better for retirees than 24% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 25%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Beebe?
The median owner-occupied home in Beebe is valued at $158,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,476, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $799 a month.
What is the weather like in Beebe?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.1 inches of snow.
Does Beebe get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beebe since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 2003. 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)