The Town FilesMidway, Arkansas
Community in Baxter County · population 1,036 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,300
- Household income
- $30,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 51.6
Midway is a community of 1,036 people in Baxter County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $147,300, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for retirees than 86% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 85% of Arkansas towns, better for cycling than 81% of Arkansas towns.
How Midway 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 Midway is worth $147,300, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $30,750, which is more affordable than 4% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,035 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midway | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,035 | $792 |
| Median household income | $30,750 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.3% | — |
Who lives in Midway
| People | Midway | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.6 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 10.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.6% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.8% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 14.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 14.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.8% | 84.4% |
Weather in Midway
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 27.5°F. About 41.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.8 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 18, 1985 about 6.4 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 97 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 19, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 2, 2006.
Severe weather in Baxter County since 1996
Baxter 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 Baxter County
Baxter County had 16,171 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,036 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Midway itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Midway
- Lakeview, AR3.7 mi · 775 people · home $215,700
- Mountain Home, AR6.4 mi · 12,825 people · home $169,800
- Bull Shoals, AR6.6 mi · 1,952 people · home $158,100
- Gassville, AR7.4 mi · 2,171 people · home $142,700
- Cotter, AR8.0 mi · 886 people · home $193,100
- Flippin, AR10.3 mi · 1,345 people · home $113,800
- Gainesville, MO15.1 mi · 745 people · home $119,500
- Summit, AR15.3 mi · 544 people · home $126,600
Midway questions
Is Midway, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midway scores better for retirees than 86% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 85%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.6).
How much does a house cost in Midway?
The median owner-occupied home in Midway is valued at $147,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $30,750, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,035 a month.
What is the weather like in Midway?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.2 inches of precipitation a year and 7.8 inches of snow.
Does Midway get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 18, 1985. 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)