The Town FilesLondon, Arkansas
City in Pope County · population 936 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,800
- Household income
- $49,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 35.4
London is a city of 936 people in Pope County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $99,800, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Arkansas towns, better for families than 92% of Arkansas towns, easier by car than 85% of Arkansas towns.
How London 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 London is worth $99,800, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $49,688, which is more affordable than 86% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $827 a month. 73.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | London | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,800 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $827 | $792 |
| Median household income | $49,688 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 73.9% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in London
| People | London | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.5% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 29.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.3% | 84.4% |
Weather in London
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 29.1°F. About 49.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.1 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of London since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 14, 1953 about 0.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 6, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 86 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 11, 2022.
Severe weather in Pope County since 1996
Pope County has been included in 19 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 Pope County
Pope County had 26,851 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,324 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in London itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in London
1 public school with 181 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 181 | 12.9 |
Towns near London
- Russellville, AR6.9 mi · 28,940 people · home $172,400
- Knoxville, AR7.5 mi · 660 people · home $125,700
- Dardanelle, AR8.3 mi · 4,517 people · home $138,600
- Dover, AR8.5 mi · 1,337 people · home $112,200
- Lamar, AR11.7 mi · 1,719 people · home $161,700
- Pottsville, AR12.3 mi · 3,140 people · home $171,600
- Clarksville, AR16.0 mi · 9,381 people · home $164,800
- Atkins, AR17.6 mi · 2,859 people · home $124,400
London questions
Is London, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, London scores better for retirees than 94% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 75%. 9.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.4).
How much does a house cost in London?
The median owner-occupied home in London is valued at $99,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,688, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $827 a month.
What is the weather like in London?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.5 inches of precipitation a year and 3.1 inches of snow.
Does London get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of London since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 14, 1953. 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)