The Town FilesSiloam Springs, Arkansas
City in Benton County · population 17,287 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $221,700
- Household income
- $72,065
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 49
- Median age
- 32.3
Siloam Springs is a city of 17,287 people in Benton County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $221,700, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Arkansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 96% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 94% of Arkansas towns.
How Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs is worth $221,700, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $72,065, which is more affordable than 33% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,003 a month. 59.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Siloam Springs | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,700 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,003 | $792 |
| Median household income | $72,065 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 59.1% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Siloam Springs
| People | Siloam Springs | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.6% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 84.4% |
Weather in Siloam Springs
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 26.7°F. About 45.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.1 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Siloam Springs since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 19 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 26, 2024 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 32 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 14, 1957.
Severe weather in Benton County since 1996
Benton County has been included in 25 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 Benton County
Benton County had 144,544 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $81,978 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Siloam Springs itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Siloam Springs
6 public schools with 4,659 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILOAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CONVERSION CHARTER (charter) | 9-12 | 1,449 | 12.8 |
| SILOAM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 696 | 15.5 |
| SILOAM SPRINGS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 5-6 | 695 | 18.3 |
| DELBERT PETE & PAT ALLEN ELE | 1-2 | 689 | 20.9 |
| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3-4 | 667 | 20.8 |
| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-K | 463 | 16.0 |
Towns near Siloam Springs
- Gentry, AR5.6 mi · 3,790 people · home $186,100
- Tontitown, AR16.1 mi · 4,301 people · home $430,500
- Centerton, AR17.5 mi · 17,792 people · home $338,500
- Cave Springs, AR18.1 mi · 5,495 people · home $460,300
- Farmington, AR18.6 mi · 7,584 people · home $304,800
- Prairie Grove, AR18.7 mi · 7,045 people · home $256,000
- Gravette, AR19.0 mi · 3,547 people · home $216,300
- Johnson, AR20.2 mi · 3,609 people · home $312,900
Siloam Springs questions
Is Siloam Springs, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Siloam Springs scores better for retirees than 20% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 6%. 10.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Siloam Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Siloam Springs is valued at $221,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,065, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,003 a month.
What is the weather like in Siloam Springs?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.4 inches of precipitation a year and 10.1 inches of snow.
Does Siloam Springs get tornadoes?
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Siloam Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2024. 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)