The Town FilesLonoke County, Arkansas
75,272 people. The median home is worth $193,600 (typical Arkansas town: $128,600) and the median household earns $72,828.
Towns in Lonoke County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot | 26,569 | $207,300 | $75,000 | 34.3 |
| Ward | 6,052 | $189,100 | $72,734 | 30.2 |
| Lonoke | 4,276 | $106,800 | $47,524 | 43.1 |
| Austin | 3,460 | $220,500 | $113,764 | 30.5 |
People and housing
| Lonoke County | Typical Arkansas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,600 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,025 | $792 |
| Median household income | $72,828 | $50,408 |
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 19.7% |
Jobs and pay
15,597 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,054 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 794 storm events in Lonoke County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lonoke County has been included in 29 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).