The Town FilesMcAlmont, Arkansas
Community in Pulaski County · population 1,447 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $209,900
- Household income
- $34,696
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 69
- Median age
- 31.9
McAlmont is a community of 1,447 people in Pulaski County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $209,900, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Arkansas towns, better transit than 96% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 86% of Arkansas towns.
How McAlmont 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 McAlmont is worth $209,900, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 6.0 times the median household income of $34,696, which is more affordable than 1% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 63.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | McAlmont | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,900 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $950 | $792 |
| Median household income | $34,696 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.1% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in McAlmont
| People | McAlmont | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.9% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 30.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.2% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 24.5% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 62.8% | 84.4% |
Weather in McAlmont
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.2°F. About 51.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
69 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McAlmont since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 31 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 1, 1997 about 2.9 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 21 deaths and 525 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 203 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 27, 2021.
Severe weather in Pulaski County since 1996
Pulaski County has been included in 33 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 |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4698: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
Jobs and pay in Pulaski County
Pulaski County had 261,631 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,505 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in McAlmont itself the ACS puts it at 26.9%.
Towns near McAlmont
- North Little Rock, AR2.3 mi · 64,591 people · home $178,900
- Sherwood, AR4.1 mi · 32,731 people · home $199,500
- Jacksonville, AR6.9 mi · 29,477 people · home $163,400
- Gibson, AR8.0 mi · 4,111 people · home $157,800
- Cammack Village, AR8.5 mi · 778 people · home $323,600
- Sweet Home, AR9.1 mi · 712 people · home $163,800
- Little Rock, AR10.3 mi · 202,591 people · home $236,400
- Wrightsville, AR11.9 mi · 1,542 people · home $62,900
McAlmont questions
Is McAlmont, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McAlmont scores better for retirees than 39% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 27%. 7.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in McAlmont?
The median owner-occupied home in McAlmont is valued at $209,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,696, so homes cost about 6.0 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in McAlmont?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.9 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does McAlmont get tornadoes?
69 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McAlmont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 1, 1997. 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)