The Town FilesAmity, Arkansas
City in Clark County · population 681 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,100
- Household income
- $38,542
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 39.7
Amity is a city of 681 people in Clark County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $143,100, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Arkansas towns, more of a college town than 92% of Arkansas towns, hipper than 89% of Arkansas towns.
How Amity 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 Amity is worth $143,100, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $38,542, which is more affordable than 14% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $646 a month. 62.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Amity | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,100 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $646 | $792 |
| Median household income | $38,542 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.2% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Amity
| People | Amity | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.3% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.4% | 84.4% |
Weather in Amity
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 29.7°F. About 58.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amity since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 5, 1999 about 2.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 2, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 67 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 25, 2026.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 24 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 |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 8,618 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,514 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Amity itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Amity
3 public schools with 929 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTERPOINT HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 523 | 8.7 |
| CENTERPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 388 | 14.9 |
| CENTERPOINT ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURE & SKILLED TRADE (charter) | 11-12 | 18 | — |
Towns near Amity
- Glenwood, AR5.6 mi · 2,068 people · home $132,500
- Kirby, AR11.0 mi · 721 people · home $163,700
- Murfreesboro, AR18.9 mi · 1,495 people · home $119,300
- Mount Ida, AR21.7 mi · 996 people · home $140,900
- Caddo Valley, AR22.4 mi · 595 people · home $119,900
- Rockwell, AR23.3 mi · 4,548 people · home $289,800
- Arkadelphia, AR24.4 mi · 10,380 people · home $179,300
- Piney, AR24.5 mi · 5,238 people · home $134,400
Amity questions
Is Amity, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Amity scores better for retirees than 94% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 85%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Amity?
The median owner-occupied home in Amity is valued at $143,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,542, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $646 a month.
What is the weather like in Amity?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Amity get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amity since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 5, 1999. 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)