The Town FilesGuy, Arkansas
City in Faulkner County · population 752 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $246,600
- Household income
- $75,592
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 45.1
Guy is a city of 752 people in Faulkner County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $246,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Arkansas towns, better for families than 93% of Arkansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of Arkansas towns.
How Guy 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 Guy is worth $246,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $75,592, which is more affordable than 25% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $925 a month. 76.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Guy | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,600 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $925 | $792 |
| Median household income | $75,592 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 76.3% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Guy
| People | Guy | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 84.4% |
Weather in Guy
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 28.3°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.9 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Guy since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 23 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 2, 2008 about 6.8 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 59 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 31, 2015.
Severe weather in Faulkner County since 1996
Faulkner County has been included in 28 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 |
| November 14, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4748: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Faulkner County
Faulkner County had 45,513 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,974 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Guy itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Guy
2 public schools with 319 students, about 7.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUY-PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 169 | 10.6 |
| GUY-PERKINS HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 150 | 5.6 |
Towns near Guy
- Greenbrier, AR7.2 mi · 5,707 people · home $206,600
- Quitman, AR7.9 mi · 694 people · home $110,600
- Wooster, AR10.8 mi · 1,042 people · home $333,000
- Holland, AR11.6 mi · 586 people · home $162,500
- Vilonia, AR18.4 mi · 4,288 people · home $232,700
- Clinton, AR18.7 mi · 2,509 people · home $126,800
- Conway, AR18.9 mi · 64,134 people · home $252,100
- Fairfield Bay, AR19.4 mi · 2,108 people · home $164,800
Guy questions
Is Guy, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Guy scores better for retirees than 79% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 60%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Guy?
The median owner-occupied home in Guy is valued at $246,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,592, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $925 a month.
What is the weather like in Guy?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 2.9 inches of snow.
Does Guy get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Guy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 2, 2008. 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)