The Town FilesEngland, Arkansas
City in Lonoke County · population 2,477 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $88,400
- Household income
- $46,544
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 44
- Median age
- 41.3
England is a city of 2,477 people in Lonoke County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $88,400, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Arkansas towns, more walkable than 71% of Arkansas towns.
How England 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 England is worth $88,400, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $46,544, which is more affordable than 90% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $760 a month. 58.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | England | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $760 | $792 |
| Median household income | $46,544 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 58.2% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in England
| People | England | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.3% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 84.4% |
Weather in England
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 31.1°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of England since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 19, 1957 about 8.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 9, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on January 22, 2012.
Severe weather in Lonoke County since 1996
Lonoke County has been included in 29 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 |
| April 2, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4698: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Lonoke County
Lonoke County had 15,597 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,054 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in England itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in England
2 public schools with 626 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 347 | 13.9 |
| ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 279 | 10.3 |
Towns near England
- Redfield, AR14.6 mi · 1,505 people · home $171,400
- Wrightsville, AR15.3 mi · 1,542 people · home $62,900
- Altheimer, AR16.5 mi · 696 people · home $71,600
- Lonoke, AR17.3 mi · 4,276 people · home $106,800
- Sweet Home, AR18.0 mi · 712 people · home $163,800
- White Hall, AR20.2 mi · 5,581 people · home $212,700
- Landmark, AR20.3 mi · 3,585 people · home $156,600
- East End, AR20.5 mi · 7,137 people · home $223,900
England questions
Is England, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, England scores better for retirees than 65% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 38%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in England?
The median owner-occupied home in England is valued at $88,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,544, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $760 a month.
What is the weather like in England?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does England get tornadoes?
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of England since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 19, 1957. 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)