The Town FilesNashville, Arkansas
City in Howard County · population 4,153 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,600
- Household income
- $41,142
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 37.7
Nashville is a city of 4,153 people in Howard County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $167,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Arkansas towns, hipper than 97% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 84% of Arkansas towns.
How Nashville 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 Nashville is worth $167,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $41,142, which is more affordable than 8% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $690 a month. 59.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nashville | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,600 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $690 | $792 |
| Median household income | $41,142 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 59.3% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Nashville
| People | Nashville | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.3% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 12.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.1% | 84.4% |
Weather in Nashville
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 55.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashville since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 2, 1982 about 6.5 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 45 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 4, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 98 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 13, 2003.
Severe weather in Howard County since 1996
Howard County has been included in 22 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 |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3461: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Howard County
Howard County had 6,139 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,784 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Nashville itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Nashville
4 public schools with 1,871 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASHVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL | K-3 | 577 | 15.6 |
| NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 480 | 10.0 |
| NASHVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-9 | 410 | 12.8 |
| NASHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4-6 | 404 | 13.9 |
Towns near Nashville
- Hope, AR24.2 mi · 8,952 people · home $91,900
- Ashdown, AR24.3 mi · 4,261 people · home $139,800
- Prescott, AR28.1 mi · 3,101 people · home $82,400
- De Queen, AR28.9 mi · 6,105 people · home $109,600
Nashville questions
Is Nashville, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nashville scores better for retirees than 34% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 33%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Nashville?
The median owner-occupied home in Nashville is valued at $167,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,142, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $690 a month.
What is the weather like in Nashville?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.0 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Nashville get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 2, 1982. 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)