The Town FilesStamps, Arkansas
City in Lafayette County · population 1,258 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $67,100
- Household income
- $37,297
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 44.2
Stamps is a city of 1,258 people in Lafayette County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $67,100, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Arkansas towns, hipper than 95% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 84% of Arkansas towns.
- #2 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Arkansas With Mild Winters
- #3 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Arkansas
- #5 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Arkansas
- #14 in 25 Small Towns in Arkansas With the Cheapest Homes
- #20 in 25 Small Towns in Arkansas With the Mildest Winters
- #23 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Arkansas
How Stamps 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 Stamps is worth $67,100, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $37,297, which is more affordable than 92% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $762 a month. 72.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stamps | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $67,100 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $762 | $792 |
| Median household income | $37,297 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 72.6% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.8% | — |
Who lives in Stamps
| People | Stamps | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.9% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.8% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 65.9% | 84.4% |
Weather in Stamps
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stamps since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 4, 1964 about 5.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 20, 2003.
Severe weather in Lafayette County since 1996
Lafayette County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Lafayette County
Lafayette County had 1,074 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,224 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Stamps itself the ACS puts it at 13.9%.
Public schools in Stamps
1 public school with 236 students, about 4.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAFAYETTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 236 | 4.9 |
Towns near Stamps
- Lewisville, AR5.0 mi · 915 people · home $92,100
- Waldo, AR11.7 mi · 1,151 people · home $61,800
- Magnolia, AR16.6 mi · 11,162 people · home $169,300
- Taylor, AR17.8 mi · 579 people · home $106,700
- Genoa, AR22.2 mi · 972 people · home $105,900
- Hope, AR22.3 mi · 8,952 people · home $91,900
- Fouke, AR23.3 mi · 808 people · home $84,200
- Springhill, LA24.5 mi · 4,801 people · home $97,500
Stamps questions
Is Stamps, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stamps scores better for retirees than 98% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 84%. 26.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Stamps?
The median owner-occupied home in Stamps is valued at $67,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,297, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $762 a month.
What is the weather like in Stamps?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does Stamps get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stamps since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 4, 1964. 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)