The Town FilesEarle, Arkansas
City in Crittenden County · population 1,831 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,900
- Household income
- $32,197
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 32.5
Earle is a city of 1,831 people in Crittenden County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $87,900, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Arkansas towns, better transit than 75% of Arkansas towns.
How Earle 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 Earle is worth $87,900, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $32,197, which is more affordable than 51% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $583 a month. 35.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Earle | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,900 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $583 | $792 |
| Median household income | $32,197 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 35.9% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Earle
| People | Earle | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 29.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.2% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 0.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 84.4% |
Weather in Earle
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Earle since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 31, 2023 about 2.7 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 38 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 2, 2014.
Severe weather in Crittenden County since 1996
Crittenden County has been included in 21 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 Crittenden County
Crittenden County had 16,197 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,790 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Earle itself the ACS puts it at 16.9%.
Public schools in Earle
2 public schools with 386 students, about 9.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 200 | 15.4 |
| EARLE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 186 | 6.2 |
Towns near Earle
- Parkin, AR5.1 mi · 794 people · home $43,500
- Turrell, AR13.0 mi · 517 people · home $67,900
- Marion, AR15.3 mi · 13,752 people · home $212,400
- Tyronza, AR16.0 mi · 716 people · home $91,800
- West Memphis, AR17.2 mi · 24,520 people · home $120,100
- Marked Tree, AR17.7 mi · 2,286 people · home $96,200
- Wynne, AR18.5 mi · 8,314 people · home $141,100
- Cherry Valley, AR19.0 mi · 575 people · home $77,500
Earle questions
Is Earle, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Earle scores better for retirees than 54% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 23%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Earle?
The median owner-occupied home in Earle is valued at $87,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,197, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $583 a month.
What is the weather like in Earle?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Earle get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Earle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 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)