The Town FilesEureka Springs, Arkansas
City in Carroll County · population 2,166 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $245,300
- Household income
- $38,425
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 52.8
Eureka Springs is a city of 2,166 people in Carroll County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $245,300, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks hipper than 100% of Arkansas towns, better for retirees than 99% of Arkansas towns, better for cycling than 99% of Arkansas towns.
How Eureka Springs 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 Eureka Springs is worth $245,300, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $38,425, which is more affordable than 1% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $887 a month. 62.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eureka Springs | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $887 | $792 |
| Median household income | $38,425 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.8% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.0% | — |
Who lives in Eureka Springs
| People | Eureka Springs | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 84.4% |
Weather in Eureka Springs
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 23.2°F. About 47.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eureka Springs since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 11, 1970 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 19, 2011.
Severe weather in Carroll County since 1996
Carroll County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, 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 |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4788: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Carroll County
Carroll County had 10,760 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,303 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Eureka Springs itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Eureka Springs
3 public schools with 622 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUREKA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 220 | 11.0 |
| EUREKA SPRINGS ELEM. SCHOOL | K-4 | 214 | 16.5 |
| EUREKA SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 188 | 9.4 |
Towns near Eureka Springs
- Holiday Island, AR5.1 mi · 2,533 people · home $227,100
- Berryville, AR10.2 mi · 5,682 people · home $165,400
- Garfield, AR13.2 mi · 593 people · home $225,000
- Seligman, MO13.3 mi · 813 people · home $93,800
- Shell Knob, MO15.2 mi · 1,254 people · home $321,700
- Green Forest, AR18.2 mi · 2,972 people · home $143,200
- Prairie Creek, AR18.4 mi · 2,217 people · home $423,300
- Cassville, MO19.7 mi · 3,190 people · home $155,300
Eureka Springs questions
Is Eureka Springs, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eureka Springs scores better for retirees than 99% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 88%. 31.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in Eureka Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Eureka Springs is valued at $245,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,425, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is $887 a month.
What is the weather like in Eureka Springs?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 23.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Eureka Springs get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eureka Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 11, 1970. 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)