The Town FilesMurfreesboro, Arkansas
City in Pike County · population 1,495 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,300
- Household income
- $53,264
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 42.0
Murfreesboro is a city of 1,495 people in Pike County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $119,300, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks hipper than 74% of Arkansas towns, better for families than 73% of Arkansas towns, better transit than 73% of Arkansas towns.
How Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro is worth $119,300, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $53,264, which is more affordable than 77% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $521 a month. 70.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Murfreesboro | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $521 | $792 |
| Median household income | $53,264 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 70.6% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Murfreesboro
| People | Murfreesboro | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.1% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.4% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.5% | 84.4% |
Weather in Murfreesboro
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 28.6°F. About 58.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Murfreesboro since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on January 26, 1965 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 10, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 10, 2010.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 23 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 |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 2,603 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,635 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Murfreesboro itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Murfreesboro
2 public schools with 671 students, about 8.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MURFREESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 348 | 10.5 |
| MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 323 | 7.2 |
Towns near Murfreesboro
- Nashville, AR12.7 mi · 4,153 people · home $167,600
- Kirby, AR12.9 mi · 721 people · home $163,700
- Mineral Springs, AR18.6 mi · 1,085 people · home $110,600
- Dierks, AR18.8 mi · 916 people · home $100,200
- Amity, AR18.9 mi · 681 people · home $143,100
- Glenwood, AR20.2 mi · 2,068 people · home $132,500
- Prescott, AR25.3 mi · 3,101 people · home $82,400
- Hope, AR28.4 mi · 8,952 people · home $91,900
Murfreesboro questions
Is Murfreesboro, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Murfreesboro scores better for retirees than 42% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 52%. 25.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Murfreesboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Murfreesboro is valued at $119,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,264, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $521 a month.
What is the weather like in Murfreesboro?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Murfreesboro get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Murfreesboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on January 26, 1965. 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)