The Town FilesBerryville, Arkansas
City in Carroll County · population 5,682 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,400
- Household income
- $42,283
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 33.6
Berryville is a city of 5,682 people in Carroll County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $165,400, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 80% of Arkansas towns.
How Berryville 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 Berryville is worth $165,400, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $42,283, which is more affordable than 10% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $875 a month. 67.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Berryville | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $875 | $792 |
| Median household income | $42,283 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 67.5% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Berryville
| People | Berryville | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 30.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 14.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.1% | 84.4% |
Weather in Berryville
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.8 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berryville since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 12, 2006 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 4, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 19, 2011.
Severe weather in Carroll County since 1996
Carroll County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4788: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Carroll County
Carroll County had 10,760 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,303 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Berryville itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Public schools in Berryville
4 public schools with 1,810 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERRYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 553 | 7.2 |
| BERRYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-2 | 426 | 14.2 |
| BERRYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 426 | 14.7 |
| BERRYVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCH | 3-5 | 405 | 14.5 |
Towns near Berryville
- Green Forest, AR8.0 mi · 2,972 people · home $143,200
- Holiday Island, AR12.2 mi · 2,533 people · home $227,100
- Huntsville, AR20.9 mi · 2,879 people · home $163,600
- Branson, MO22.7 mi · 12,638 people · home $251,000
- Hollister, MO24.8 mi · 4,583 people · home $163,600
- Harrison, AR26.6 mi · 13,069 people · home $169,600
- Cassville, MO27.0 mi · 3,190 people · home $155,300
Berryville questions
Is Berryville, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Berryville scores better for retirees than 66% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 51%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Berryville?
The median owner-occupied home in Berryville is valued at $165,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,283, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $875 a month.
What is the weather like in Berryville?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 6.8 inches of snow.
Does Berryville get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berryville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 12, 2006. 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)