The Town FilesTrumann, Arkansas
City in Poinsett County · population 7,399 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,300
- Household income
- $38,881
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 37.8
Trumann is a city of 7,399 people in Poinsett County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $112,300, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 89% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 81% of Arkansas towns, hipper than 76% of Arkansas towns.
How Trumann 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 Trumann is worth $112,300, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $38,881, which is more affordable than 41% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $586 a month. 51.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Trumann | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $586 | $792 |
| Median household income | $38,881 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 51.7% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Trumann
| People | Trumann | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.4% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.3% | 84.4% |
Weather in Trumann
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 30.5°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.2 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trumann since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 15, 1968 about 10.0 miles from the town center and killed 34. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 39 deaths and 522 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on February 28, 1997.
Severe weather in Poinsett County since 1996
Poinsett County has been included in 32 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 |
| December 23, 2021 | Tornado | DR-4633: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Poinsett County
Poinsett County had 5,164 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,036 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Trumann itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Trumann
4 public schools with 1,545 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 686 | 16.0 |
| TRUMANN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 453 | 15.1 |
| TRUMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 307 | 15.4 |
| TRUMANN PREK AND PARENT CENTER | PK-PK | 99 | 24.8 |
Towns near Trumann
- Jonesboro, AR13.1 mi · 78,576 people · home $223,200
- Brookland, AR15.7 mi · 4,064 people · home $169,200
- Manila, AR24.8 mi · 3,682 people · home $172,000
- Paragould, AR25.9 mi · 29,537 people · home $181,500
Trumann questions
Is Trumann, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Trumann scores better for retirees than 2% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 21%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Trumann?
The median owner-occupied home in Trumann is valued at $112,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,881, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $586 a month.
What is the weather like in Trumann?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 30.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 3.2 inches of snow.
Does Trumann get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trumann since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 15, 1968. 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)