The Town FilesDermott, Arkansas
City in Chicot County · population 2,021 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $68,400
- Household income
- $27,212
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 40.9
Dermott is a city of 2,021 people in Chicot County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $68,400, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 90% of Arkansas towns, hipper than 82% of Arkansas towns, easier by car than 80% of Arkansas towns.
How Dermott 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 Dermott is worth $68,400, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $27,212, which is more affordable than 62% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $527 a month. 59.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dermott | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $68,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $527 | $792 |
| Median household income | $27,212 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 59.9% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.0% | — |
Who lives in Dermott
| People | Dermott | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.7% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.3% | 84.4% |
Weather in Dermott
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.0°F. About 56.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dermott since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 2, 2023 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 2, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on February 5, 2008.
Severe weather in Chicot County since 1996
Chicot County has been included in 18 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 Chicot County
Chicot County had 2,663 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,395 a year. Unemployment was 5.8% in 2023; in Dermott itself the ACS puts it at 17.9%.
Public schools in Dermott
3 public schools with 317 students, about 7.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 148 | 8.2 |
| DERMOTT HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 144 | 6.0 |
| ARKANSAS CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL-DERMOTT | 9-12 | 25 | 8.3 |
Towns near Dermott
- McGehee, AR7.3 mi · 3,849 people · home $98,800
- Lake Village, AR16.1 mi · 2,065 people · home $133,000
- Monticello, AR21.9 mi · 8,442 people · home $137,500
- Greenville, MS24.0 mi · 29,670 people · home $103,800
- Dumas, AR24.9 mi · 4,001 people · home $84,400
- Metcalfe, MS25.3 mi · 816 people · home $71,800
- Hamburg, AR29.6 mi · 2,536 people · home $77,100
- Eudora, AR29.8 mi · 1,728 people · home $57,500
Dermott questions
Is Dermott, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dermott scores better for retirees than 78% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 25%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Dermott?
The median owner-occupied home in Dermott is valued at $68,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $27,212, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $527 a month.
What is the weather like in Dermott?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Dermott get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dermott since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 2, 2023. 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)