The Town FilesForeman, Arkansas
City in Little River County · population 977 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $95,100
- Household income
- $42,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 44.3
Foreman is a city of 977 people in Little River County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $95,100, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Arkansas towns, better for cycling than 93% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 82% of Arkansas towns.
How Foreman 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 Foreman is worth $95,100, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $42,083, which is more affordable than 72% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $807 a month. 69.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Foreman | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,100 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $807 | $792 |
| Median household income | $42,083 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 69.0% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in Foreman
| People | Foreman | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.6% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.7% | 84.4% |
Weather in Foreman
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Foreman since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 1999 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 13, 2023.
Severe weather in Little River County since 1996
Little River County has been included in 23 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 Little River County
Little River County had 3,083 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,053 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Foreman itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Foreman
2 public schools with 482 students, about 9.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSCAR HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCH | K-6 | 261 | 15.4 |
| FOREMAN HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 221 | 6.5 |
Towns near Foreman
- Horatio, AR15.6 mi · 920 people · home $122,700
- Ashdown, AR15.9 mi · 4,261 people · home $139,800
- New Boston, TX17.9 mi · 4,612 people · home $111,500
- Hooks, TX18.3 mi · 2,518 people · home $69,800
- De Kalb, TX19.3 mi · 1,527 people · home $89,200
- Red Lick, TX21.1 mi · 946 people · home $320,800
- Lockesburg, AR21.5 mi · 594 people · home $119,400
- De Queen, AR22.5 mi · 6,105 people · home $109,600
Foreman questions
Is Foreman, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Foreman scores better for retirees than 26% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 82%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Foreman?
The median owner-occupied home in Foreman is valued at $95,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,083, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $807 a month.
What is the weather like in Foreman?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Foreman get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Foreman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 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)