The Town FilesMarmaduke, Arkansas
City in Greene County · population 1,212 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,200
- Household income
- $51,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 37.5
Marmaduke is a city of 1,212 people in Greene County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $112,200, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for retirees than 84% of Arkansas towns, easier by car than 84% of Arkansas towns.
How Marmaduke 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 Marmaduke is worth $112,200, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $51,250, which is more affordable than 77% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $748 a month. 47.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marmaduke | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,200 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $748 | $792 |
| Median household income | $51,250 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 47.8% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marmaduke
| People | Marmaduke | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.2% | 84.4% |
Weather in Marmaduke
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 28.2°F. About 51.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.2 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marmaduke since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 2, 2006 about 0.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 12, 1967.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 28 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 |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 8, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4865: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 15,663 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,490 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Marmaduke itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Marmaduke
2 public schools with 588 students, about 6.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARMADUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 307 | 14.0 |
| MARMADUKE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 281 | 4.2 |
Towns near Marmaduke
- Rector, AR7.2 mi · 1,862 people · home $91,300
- Oak Grove Heights, AR7.9 mi · 1,104 people · home $184,900
- Cardwell, MO11.2 mi · 561 people · home $38,800
- Paragould, AR11.8 mi · 29,537 people · home $181,500
- Senath, MO13.1 mi · 1,593 people · home $79,500
- Piggott, AR17.1 mi · 3,622 people · home $115,500
- Hornersville, MO18.2 mi · 537 people · home $55,800
- Corning, AR19.0 mi · 3,227 people · home $89,500
Marmaduke questions
Is Marmaduke, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marmaduke scores better for retirees than 84% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 65%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Marmaduke?
The median owner-occupied home in Marmaduke is valued at $112,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,250, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $748 a month.
What is the weather like in Marmaduke?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 28.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.2 inches of snow.
Does Marmaduke get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marmaduke since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 2, 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)