ArmorelAR
A town of 345, settled in 1899.
Is Armorel a good place to live?
0.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Armorel, against 18% in Arkansas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Armorel. Armorel’s trail density is 0.9 miles per square mile, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 0.3 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Armorel has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
345 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Armorel: who provides what
Armorel is unincorporated, so Mississippi County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Armorel.
More middle-aged adults than Arkansas overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 61% of residents (37% statewide); people 65 and older are 6% of residents (18% statewide). Armorel’s median age is 43.3 years. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 26% across Arkansas.
| Armorel | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 20% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.7 points. Across Arkansas, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Armorel | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.1% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.2% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 25.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 30.4% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 4.9% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 4.9% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 1.2% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.8% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.7% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.5% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.9% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.2% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.9% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Armorel’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Armorel School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armorel Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 234 | A |
| Armorel High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 204 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Very high risk in Armorel, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Armorel, expect mild winters and hot summers
Armorel has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Armorel is 90°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Armorel has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Armorel for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Armorel has lost 170 jobs, to 88 in 2023. The top destinations are Blytheville (25%), Jonesboro (8%) and Little Rock (4%).
| Armorel | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy Armorel is
Armorel beats the Arkansas average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 42% of adults have high blood pressure in Armorel. Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 8 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Armorel.
| Armorel | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 41% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 20% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 34% | 25% |
| What stands out | Armorel | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.1% | 18.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
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Everything we know about Armorel
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Armorel
College town 22 of every 100 Armorel residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
Questions about Armorel
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Armorel, AR a good place to live?
Armorel has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.