The Town FilesTurrell, Arkansas
City in Crittenden County · population 517 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $67,900
- Household income
- $55,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 25.3
Turrell is a city of 517 people in Crittenden County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $67,900, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Arkansas towns, better for families than 83% of Arkansas towns, better for young professionals than 75% of Arkansas towns.
How Turrell 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 Turrell is worth $67,900, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $55,000, which is more affordable than 99% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $867 a month. 43.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Turrell | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $67,900 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $867 | $792 |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 43.0% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Turrell
| People | Turrell | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.5% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 47.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.6% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.7% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.7% | 84.4% |
Weather in Turrell
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.7 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Turrell since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 31, 2023 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 2, 2025.
Severe weather in Crittenden County since 1996
Crittenden County has been included in 21 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 Crittenden County
Crittenden County had 16,197 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,790 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Turrell itself the ACS puts it at 22.3%.
Towns near Turrell
- Tyronza, AR9.1 mi · 716 people · home $91,800
- Marion, AR12.3 mi · 13,752 people · home $212,400
- Earle, AR13.0 mi · 1,831 people · home $87,900
- Marked Tree, AR13.8 mi · 2,286 people · home $96,200
- West Memphis, AR16.1 mi · 24,520 people · home $120,100
- Lepanto, AR16.5 mi · 1,732 people · home $76,300
- Parkin, AR17.8 mi · 794 people · home $43,500
- Wilson, AR18.4 mi · 766 people · home $145,300
Turrell questions
Is Turrell, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Turrell scores better for retirees than 45% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 45%. 11.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.3).
How much does a house cost in Turrell?
The median owner-occupied home in Turrell is valued at $67,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,000, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $867 a month.
What is the weather like in Turrell?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.7 inches of snow.
Does Turrell get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Turrell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023. 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)