The Town FilesCabot, Arkansas
City in Lonoke County · population 26,569 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,300
- Household income
- $75,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 62
- Median age
- 34.3
Cabot is a city of 26,569 people in Lonoke County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $207,300, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more vibrant than 86% of Arkansas towns, more upscale than 83% of Arkansas towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Arkansas towns.
How Cabot 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 Cabot is worth $207,300, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $75,000, which is more affordable than 45% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,110 a month. 68.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cabot | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,110 | $792 |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.8% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Cabot
| People | Cabot | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 14.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 84.4% |
Weather in Cabot
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
62 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cabot since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 22 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 31, 2023 about 7.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 170 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 145 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 9, 1991.
Severe weather in Lonoke County since 1996
Lonoke County has been included in 29 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 |
| November 14, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4748: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 2, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4698: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Lonoke County
Lonoke County had 15,597 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,054 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Cabot itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Cabot
15 public schools with 10,114 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CABOT HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 2,165 | 16.4 |
| CABOT JUNIOR HIGH NORTH | 7-8 | 895 | 16.9 |
| CABOT MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH | 5-6 | 865 | 17.0 |
| CABOT FRESHMAN ACADEMY | 9-9 | 789 | 15.8 |
| CABOT MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH | 5-6 | 744 | 17.3 |
| CABOT JUNIOR HIGH SOUTH | 7-8 | 689 | 14.7 |
| EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 568 | 16.7 |
| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 512 | 17.1 |
| MOUNTAIN SPRINGS ELEM SCHOOL | PK-4 | 500 | 15.2 |
| STAGECOACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 472 | 15.2 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 420 | 14.5 |
| WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 403 | 13.9 |
Towns near Cabot
- Austin, AR3.1 mi · 3,460 people · home $220,500
- Ward, AR4.8 mi · 6,052 people · home $189,100
- Jacksonville, AR8.9 mi · 29,477 people · home $163,400
- Beebe, AR9.9 mi · 8,437 people · home $158,200
- Vilonia, AR12.8 mi · 4,288 people · home $232,700
- Gibson, AR13.0 mi · 4,111 people · home $157,800
- Sherwood, AR13.1 mi · 32,731 people · home $199,500
- Lonoke, AR14.5 mi · 4,276 people · home $106,800
Cabot questions
Is Cabot, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cabot scores better for retirees than 18% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 9%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in Cabot?
The median owner-occupied home in Cabot is valued at $207,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,000, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,110 a month.
What is the weather like in Cabot?
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 Cabot get tornadoes?
62 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cabot since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023. 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)