The Town FilesMulberry, Arkansas
City in Crawford County · population 1,543 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $135,900
- Household income
- $50,428
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 40.4
Mulberry is a city of 1,543 people in Crawford County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $135,900, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Arkansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Arkansas towns, better for families than 75% of Arkansas towns.
How Mulberry 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 Mulberry is worth $135,900, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $50,428, which is more affordable than 51% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $730 a month. 68.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mulberry | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,900 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $730 | $792 |
| Median household income | $50,428 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.1% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mulberry
| People | Mulberry | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.5% | 84.4% |
Weather in Mulberry
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 25.8°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.2 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mulberry since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 2, 1982 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 5, 1999.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 26 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 Crawford County
Crawford County had 19,290 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,778 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Mulberry itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Mulberry
2 public schools with 262 students, about 7.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARVIN PRIMARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 145 | 9.7 |
| MULBERRY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 117 | 5.6 |
Towns near Mulberry
- Dyer, AR3.7 mi · 772 people · home $230,300
- Alma, AR7.9 mi · 5,825 people · home $233,600
- Kibler, AR10.8 mi · 1,005 people · home $210,100
- Mountainburg, AR10.9 mi · 528 people · home $122,900
- Ozark, AR12.7 mi · 3,542 people · home $124,000
- Lavaca, AR13.7 mi · 2,450 people · home $162,300
- Charleston, AR14.9 mi · 2,588 people · home $156,300
- Van Buren, AR16.2 mi · 23,218 people · home $181,500
Mulberry questions
Is Mulberry, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mulberry scores better for retirees than 66% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 75%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Mulberry?
The median owner-occupied home in Mulberry is valued at $135,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,428, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $730 a month.
What is the weather like in Mulberry?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.2 inches of snow.
Does Mulberry get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mulberry since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 2, 1982. 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)