The Town FilesRedfield, Arkansas
City in Jefferson County · population 1,505 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,400
- Household income
- $71,696
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 38.5
Redfield is a city of 1,505 people in Jefferson County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $171,400, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more upscale than 71% of Arkansas towns.
How Redfield 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 Redfield is worth $171,400, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $71,696, which is more affordable than 66% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,174 a month. 76.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Redfield | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,174 | $792 |
| Median household income | $71,696 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 76.3% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Redfield
| People | Redfield | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 29.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.7% | 84.4% |
Weather in Redfield
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 29.2°F. About 55.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.9 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redfield since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 12, 1966 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 66 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 2, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 12, 1966.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 25 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 |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4700: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| July 10, 2020 | Tornado | DR-4556: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 25,233 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,569 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Redfield itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Redfield
1 public school with 259 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARDIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 259 | 14.4 |
Towns near Redfield
- East End, AR11.2 mi · 7,137 people · home $223,900
- White Hall, AR12.4 mi · 5,581 people · home $212,700
- Wrightsville, AR12.7 mi · 1,542 people · home $62,900
- Landmark, AR13.9 mi · 3,585 people · home $156,600
- Sardis, AR14.0 mi · 833 people · home $178,000
- England, AR14.6 mi · 2,477 people · home $88,400
- Sweet Home, AR16.1 mi · 712 people · home $163,800
- Sheridan, AR16.6 mi · 4,920 people · home $187,700
Redfield questions
Is Redfield, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Redfield scores better for retirees than 35% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 60%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Redfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Redfield is valued at $171,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,696, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,174 a month.
What is the weather like in Redfield?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.9 inches of snow.
Does Redfield get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 12, 1966. 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)