The Town FilesDeWitt, Arkansas
City in Arkansas County · population 3,056 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $75,700
- Household income
- $47,798
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 41.9
DeWitt is a city of 3,056 people in Arkansas County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $75,700, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks quieter than 80% of Arkansas towns, easier by car than 72% of Arkansas towns.
How DeWitt 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 DeWitt is worth $75,700, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $47,798, which is more affordable than 97% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $853 a month. 53.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | DeWitt | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,700 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $853 | $792 |
| Median household income | $47,798 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 53.8% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.0% | — |
Who lives in DeWitt
| People | DeWitt | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.2% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.9% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 13.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.0% | 84.4% |
Weather in DeWitt
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 32.5°F. About 51.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.7 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeWitt since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 9, 1965 about 1.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 6, 2003.
Severe weather in Arkansas County since 1996
Arkansas County has been included in 20 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 |
| 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 |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| July 10, 2020 | Tornado | DR-4556: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Arkansas County
Arkansas County had 9,514 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,542 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in DeWitt itself the ACS puts it at 14.2%.
Public schools in DeWitt
3 public schools with 1,111 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 482 | 14.2 |
| DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 350 | 10.6 |
| DEWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 279 | 10.7 |
Towns near DeWitt
- Stuttgart, AR18.7 mi · 8,264 people · home $152,600
- Dumas, AR29.2 mi · 4,001 people · home $84,400
DeWitt questions
Is DeWitt, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, DeWitt scores better for retirees than 45% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 80%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in DeWitt?
The median owner-occupied home in DeWitt is valued at $75,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,798, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $853 a month.
What is the weather like in DeWitt?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.7 inches of snow.
Does DeWitt get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeWitt since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 9, 1965. 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)