The Town FilesHermitage, Arkansas
City in Bradley County · population 525 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $107,800
- Household income
- $23,047
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 20.9
Hermitage is a city of 525 people in Bradley County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $107,800, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Arkansas towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Arkansas towns, better transit than 86% of Arkansas towns.
How Hermitage 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 Hermitage is worth $107,800, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $23,047, which is more affordable than 4% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $399 a month. 35.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hermitage | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,800 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $399 | $792 |
| Median household income | $23,047 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 35.7% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.2% | — |
Who lives in Hermitage
| People | Hermitage | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.9 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.7% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 47.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.1% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 0.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 84.4% |
Weather in Hermitage
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.3°F. About 59.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hermitage since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 28, 1975 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 60 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 27, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 4, 1997.
Severe weather in Bradley County since 1996
Bradley County has been included in 26 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 |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4700: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| July 10, 2020 | Tornado | DR-4556: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Bradley County
Bradley County had 3,600 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,350 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Hermitage itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Hermitage
2 public schools with 429 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERMITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 227 | 15.1 |
| HERMITAGE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 202 | 10.1 |
Towns near Hermitage
- Warren, AR12.8 mi · 5,453 people · home $76,700
- Hampton, AR18.0 mi · 1,181 people · home $91,300
- West Crossett, AR22.5 mi · 1,144 people · home $94,500
- North Crossett, AR23.4 mi · 2,756 people · home $70,100
- Monticello, AR25.0 mi · 8,442 people · home $137,500
- Crossett, AR25.6 mi · 4,822 people · home $114,600
- Hamburg, AR26.5 mi · 2,536 people · home $77,100
- Fordyce, AR29.3 mi · 3,396 people · home $92,600
Hermitage questions
Is Hermitage, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hermitage scores better for retirees than 85% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 84%. 6.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 20.9).
How much does a house cost in Hermitage?
The median owner-occupied home in Hermitage is valued at $107,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $23,047, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $399 a month.
What is the weather like in Hermitage?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Hermitage get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hermitage since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 28, 1975. 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)