The Town FilesAltheimer, Arkansas
City in Jefferson County · population 696 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $71,600
- Household income
- $42,663
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 57.2
Altheimer is a city of 696 people in Jefferson County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $71,600, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks quieter than 89% of Arkansas towns, easier by car than 81% of Arkansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Arkansas towns.
- #10 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Arkansas With Mild Winters
- #14 in 25 Small Towns in Arkansas With the Mildest Winters
- #16 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Arkansas
- #19 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Arkansas
- #22 in 25 Small Towns in Arkansas With the Cheapest Homes
How Altheimer 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 Altheimer is worth $71,600, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $42,663, which is more affordable than 95% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $736 a month. 67.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Altheimer | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $71,600 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $736 | $792 |
| Median household income | $42,663 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 67.9% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.3% | — |
Who lives in Altheimer
| People | Altheimer | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.2 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.0% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 59.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 61.5% | 84.4% |
Weather in Altheimer
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 33.8°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.8 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 43 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Altheimer since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 14, 1983 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on September 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 25 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 |
| April 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4700: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| July 10, 2020 | Tornado | DR-4556: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 25,233 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,569 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Altheimer itself the ACS puts it at 10.2%.
Towns near Altheimer
- Pine Bluff, AR12.6 mi · 41,253 people · home $89,400
- White Hall, AR14.9 mi · 5,581 people · home $212,700
- England, AR16.5 mi · 2,477 people · home $88,400
- Sulphur Springs, AR19.5 mi · 1,032 people · home $113,900
- Stuttgart, AR20.6 mi · 8,264 people · home $152,600
- Redfield, AR20.9 mi · 1,505 people · home $171,400
- Star City, AR26.7 mi · 2,173 people · home $122,300
- Gould, AR28.5 mi · 663 people · home $56,900
Altheimer questions
Is Altheimer, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Altheimer scores better for retirees than 60% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 89%. 35.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.2).
How much does a house cost in Altheimer?
The median owner-occupied home in Altheimer is valued at $71,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,663, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $736 a month.
What is the weather like in Altheimer?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 2.8 inches of snow.
Does Altheimer get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Altheimer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 14, 1983. 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)