The Town FilesQuitman, Arkansas
City in Cleburne County · population 694 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $110,600
- Household income
- $35,156
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 41.5
Quitman is a city of 694 people in Cleburne County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $110,600, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks quieter than 95% of Arkansas towns, better for a vacation home than 95% of Arkansas towns, easier by car than 88% of Arkansas towns.
How Quitman 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 Quitman is worth $110,600, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $35,156, which is more affordable than 33% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $652 a month. 57.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Quitman | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,600 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $652 | $792 |
| Median household income | $35,156 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 57.4% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Quitman
| People | Quitman | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 84.4% |
Weather in Quitman
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 28.3°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quitman since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 28 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 2, 2008 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 69 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 1, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 1, 1985.
Severe weather in Cleburne County since 1996
Cleburne County has been included in 23 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 Cleburne County
Cleburne County had 6,524 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,874 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Quitman itself the ACS puts it at 11.9%.
Public schools in Quitman
3 public schools with 870 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 369 | 13.7 |
| QUITMAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 275 | 13.8 |
| QUITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 226 | 16.1 |
Towns near Quitman
- Guy, AR7.9 mi · 752 people · home $246,600
- Heber Springs, AR13.2 mi · 6,969 people · home $176,300
- Greers Ferry, AR13.6 mi · 821 people · home $207,000
- Greenbrier, AR14.2 mi · 5,707 people · home $206,600
- Holland, AR15.3 mi · 586 people · home $162,500
- Fairfield Bay, AR15.4 mi · 2,108 people · home $164,800
- Tumbling Shoals, AR18.0 mi · 902 people · home $120,200
- Wooster, AR18.3 mi · 1,042 people · home $333,000
Quitman questions
Is Quitman, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Quitman scores better for retirees than 82% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 95%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Quitman?
The median owner-occupied home in Quitman is valued at $110,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,156, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $652 a month.
What is the weather like in Quitman?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does Quitman get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quitman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 2, 2008. 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)