The Town FilesHoliday Island, Arkansas
City in Carroll County · population 2,533 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $227,100
- Household income
- $53,391
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 64.0
Holiday Island is a city of 2,533 people in Carroll County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $227,100, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Arkansas towns, hipper than 98% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 96% of Arkansas towns.
How Holiday Island 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 Holiday Island is worth $227,100, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $53,391, which is more affordable than 7% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $932 a month. 75.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holiday Island | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,100 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $932 | $792 |
| Median household income | $53,391 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 75.9% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 22.0% | — |
Who lives in Holiday Island
| People | Holiday Island | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.0 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 47.5% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 15.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 84.4% |
Weather in Holiday Island
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
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holiday Island since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 12, 2006 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 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 Holiday Island itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Towns near Holiday Island
- Berryville, AR12.2 mi · 5,682 people · home $165,400
- Cassville, MO15.3 mi · 3,190 people · home $155,300
- Green Forest, AR19.9 mi · 2,972 people · home $143,200
- Pea Ridge, AR21.5 mi · 6,559 people · home $297,500
- Little Flock, AR23.3 mi · 3,055 people · home $467,600
- Rogers, AR25.8 mi · 69,908 people · home $308,200
- Branson, MO26.2 mi · 12,638 people · home $251,000
- Huntsville, AR26.6 mi · 2,879 people · home $163,600
Holiday Island questions
Is Holiday Island, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holiday Island scores better for retirees than 100% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 96%. 47.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.0).
How much does a house cost in Holiday Island?
The median owner-occupied home in Holiday Island is valued at $227,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,391, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $932 a month.
What is the weather like in Holiday Island?
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 Holiday Island get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holiday Island since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 12, 2006. 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)