The Town FilesVilonia, Arkansas
City in Faulkner County · population 4,288 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $232,700
- Household income
- $81,815
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 53
- Median age
- 30.3
Vilonia is a city of 4,288 people in Faulkner County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $232,700, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for families than 99% of Arkansas towns, more of a college town than 99% of Arkansas towns, easier by car than 95% of Arkansas towns.
How Vilonia 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 Vilonia is worth $232,700, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $81,815, which is more affordable than 45% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,364 a month. 71.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vilonia | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,700 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,364 | $792 |
| Median household income | $81,815 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 71.8% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Vilonia
| People | Vilonia | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 33.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 34.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.6% | 84.4% |
Weather in Vilonia
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.4 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vilonia since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 23 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2014 about 0.7 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 22 deaths and 286 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on January 21, 1999.
Severe weather in Faulkner County since 1996
Faulkner County has been included in 28 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 |
| November 14, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4748: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Faulkner County
Faulkner County had 45,513 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,974 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Vilonia itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Vilonia
5 public schools with 2,553 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VILONIA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 840 | 10.9 |
| FRANK MITCHELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 4-6 | 612 | 19.7 |
| VILONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-3 | 467 | 14.6 |
| VILONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 461 | 14.0 |
| VILONIA PATHWAYS ACADEMY (charter) | K-12 | 173 | 9.6 |
Towns near Vilonia
- Gibson, AR12.3 mi · 4,111 people · home $157,800
- Cabot, AR12.8 mi · 26,569 people · home $207,300
- Austin, AR13.7 mi · 3,460 people · home $220,500
- Greenbrier, AR14.1 mi · 5,707 people · home $206,600
- Conway, AR14.2 mi · 64,134 people · home $252,100
- Jacksonville, AR14.7 mi · 29,477 people · home $163,400
- Ward, AR15.2 mi · 6,052 people · home $189,100
- Sherwood, AR15.7 mi · 32,731 people · home $199,500
Vilonia questions
Is Vilonia, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vilonia scores better for retirees than 10% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 26%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.3).
How much does a house cost in Vilonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Vilonia is valued at $232,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,815, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,364 a month.
What is the weather like in Vilonia?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.4 inches of snow.
Does Vilonia get tornadoes?
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vilonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014. 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)