Highway 92 in, 2019
Greers Ferry’s story
58 years in pictures
Census counts: 389 in 1970, 821 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2019 and 3 maps from 1892 on.
- 1968Greers Ferry is founded
Greers FerryAR
A town of 831, founded in 1968.
Population
831
2025 Census estimate · +3% since 2020
Typical home
$262K
+3.4% in a year
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
58.9
years
Jobs based here
300
Balanced
Is Greers Ferry a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Greers Ferry City Park, at 25 acres. Greers Ferry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
831 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Greers Ferry: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Greers Ferry, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCommunity Water System1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers80% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Greers Ferry’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personArkansas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCleburne County ClerkCleburne County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code7206772067 100%Census 2020
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 Greers Ferry.
Who lives here
Greers Ferry stands out in Arkansas and nationally: the median age there is higher
Here, just over a fifth of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 26% in Arkansas as a whole. Population is up 3% in Greers Ferry since 2020, to 831 by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. People 65 and older are 35% of residents (18% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 7% of residents (22% statewide).
58.9median age · AR 38.5
| Greers Ferry | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.9 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 21% | 20% | 29% |
Greers FerryArkansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school45%
Some college22%
Associate’s3%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.6 points. Across Arkansas, 50.6% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 73% are men (AR 50%).
| Greers Ferry | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.1% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.4% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.1% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.8% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.6% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17.2% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.1% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 44.9% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.8% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 2.7% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.4% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.1% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Schools
The schools Greers Ferry’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the West Side School District. Public school enrollment in Greers Ferry: 497 students across 2 schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 284 | B− |
| West Side High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 213 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very high risk in Greers Ferry, mostly inland flooding
In Greers Ferry, the FEMA risk score is 80 of 100. Federal aid has come to Greers Ferry households in 6 declared disasters; the latest was in 2011. Expected losses in Greers Ferry break down as 47% from inland flooding and 22% from tornadoes.
80risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Greers Ferry, expect mild winters and hot summers
Its July high stands at 91°F, close to Arkansas’ towns (92°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–51°
Spring48–71°
Summer67–89°
Fall49–72°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Homes in Greers Ferry are worth about $262K, by Zillow’s estimate
Home values are up 3.4% over the year to September 2026. In Greers Ferry, 79% of households live in a home they own. The typical rent for Greers Ferry comes to $911 a month.
$262KZillow home value
| Greers Ferry | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 60% | 73% |
| Median rent | $911 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Greers Ferry$262K
Arkansas$224K
+3.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
The average trip to work in Greers Ferry is longer than in most of Arkansas or the rest of the country
Only 10% of working residents stay in Greers Ferry for work; the rest commute out. Jobs based locally fell to 300 in 2023, 50 fewer than in 2013. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in the town. The top destinations are Heber Springs (13%), Little Rock (7%) and Conway (4%).
10%work in town
| Greers Ferry | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Greers Ferry10%
Heber Springs13%
Little Rock7%
Conway4%
Batesville3%
22 mi
median commute distance
300
jobs based in Greers Ferry
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Greers Ferry
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Greers Ferry is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
4
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Greers Ferry is
On the CDC’s 32 measures, Greers Ferry is ahead of Arkansas on 6 and behind on 10. The share of adults in Greers Ferry who have high blood pressure: 48%. Two figures for adults in the town: 19% report frequent physical distress, 16% have diabetes.
| Greers Ferry | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 41% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
6 better16 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Greers Ferry | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.8% | 14.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28.1% | 18.6% |
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs
13.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
9%conserved
9%
conserved · 413 of 4,603 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Greers Ferry City Park | — | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Greers Ferry
19pages on Greers Ferry
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Greers Ferry; the nearest are
Lyon CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Batesville33.4 mi$31,000 tuitionUniversity of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleCommunity college · Public · Batesville34.3 mi$3,630 in-state tuitionUniversity of Central ArkansasUniversity or college · Public · Conway38.1 mi$10,523 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Greers Ferry residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Arkansas.
About Greers Ferry
City in Arkansas, United States
Greers Ferry is a city in Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. It was founded in 1968. The population was 821 as of the 2020 Census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 604 ft
- Area code
- 501
Questions about Greers Ferry
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Greers Ferry, AR a good place to live?
Greers Ferry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.