The Town FilesGreers Ferry, Arkansas
City in Cleburne County · population 821 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,000
- Household income
- $57,235
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 58.9
Greers Ferry is a city of 821 people in Cleburne County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $207,000, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks quieter than 100% of Arkansas towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Arkansas towns, better for retirees than 83% of Arkansas towns.
How Greers Ferry 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 Greers Ferry is worth $207,000, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $57,235, which is more affordable than 17% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $911 a month. 79.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greers Ferry | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,000 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $911 | $792 |
| Median household income | $57,235 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 79.0% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 43.8% | — |
Who lives in Greers Ferry
| People | Greers Ferry | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.9 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.8% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 84.4% |
Weather in Greers Ferry
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greers Ferry since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 15, 1984 about 5.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 53 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 1, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 1973.
Severe weather in Cleburne County since 1996
Cleburne County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 Cleburne County
Cleburne County had 6,524 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,874 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Greers Ferry itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Greers Ferry
2 public schools with 514 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 290 | 13.8 |
| WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 224 | 7.5 |
Towns near Greers Ferry
- Fairfield Bay, AR5.9 mi · 2,108 people · home $164,800
- Heber Springs, AR9.3 mi · 6,969 people · home $176,300
- Tumbling Shoals, AR11.3 mi · 902 people · home $120,200
- Quitman, AR13.6 mi · 694 people · home $110,600
- Clinton, AR16.3 mi · 2,509 people · home $126,800
- Guy, AR19.7 mi · 752 people · home $246,600
- Mountain View, AR20.1 mi · 2,877 people · home $203,900
- Pangburn, AR21.1 mi · 500 people · home $112,500
Greers Ferry questions
Is Greers Ferry, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greers Ferry scores better for retirees than 83% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 100%. 34.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.9).
How much does a house cost in Greers Ferry?
The median owner-occupied home in Greers Ferry is valued at $207,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,235, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $911 a month.
What is the weather like in Greers Ferry?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does Greers Ferry get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greers Ferry since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 15, 1984. 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)