The Town FilesMcCrory, Arkansas
City in Woodruff County · population 1,583 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,400
- Household income
- $43,516
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 37.1
McCrory is a city of 1,583 people in Woodruff County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $89,400, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Arkansas towns, better for cycling than 83% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 81% of Arkansas towns.
How McCrory 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 McCrory is worth $89,400, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $43,516, which is more affordable than 82% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $560 a month. 59.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | McCrory | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $560 | $792 |
| Median household income | $43,516 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 59.9% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in McCrory
| People | McCrory | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 29.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 17.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.9% | 84.4% |
Weather in McCrory
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 30.7°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McCrory since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 26, 1973 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 40 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 10, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 2, 2006.
Severe weather in Woodruff County since 1996
Woodruff 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 |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 23, 2021 | Tornado | DR-4633: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
Jobs and pay in Woodruff County
Woodruff County had 1,981 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,809 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in McCrory itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in McCrory
2 public schools with 555 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCCRORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 307 | 12.8 |
| MCCRORY HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 248 | 8.3 |
Towns near McCrory
- Augusta, AR9.4 mi · 1,998 people · home $117,000
- Cotton Plant, AR17.6 mi · 529 people · home $41,100
- Bradford, AR18.5 mi · 678 people · home $89,600
- Bald Knob, AR21.4 mi · 2,522 people · home $142,400
- Wynne, AR23.1 mi · 8,314 people · home $141,100
- Judsonia, AR25.1 mi · 1,854 people · home $117,600
- Newport, AR25.4 mi · 8,005 people · home $162,600
- Brinkley, AR25.4 mi · 2,700 people · home $94,000
McCrory questions
Is McCrory, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McCrory scores better for retirees than 91% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 81%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in McCrory?
The median owner-occupied home in McCrory is valued at $89,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,516, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $560 a month.
What is the weather like in McCrory?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does McCrory get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McCrory since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 26, 1973. 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)