Caraway, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
Caraway is a community in Craighead County, Arkansas, home to about 1,087 people spread across 2.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $25,375 a year, and a typical home is worth about $85,900. About 14.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 15 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Caraway ranks number 206 of 614 in population, number 406 in median household income, number 390 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Caraway typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 27°F. The area sees roughly 4 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Black Oak, AR | 5.9 mi. | 179 |
| 2. | Etowah, AR | 6.0 mi. | 316 |
| 3. | Lake City, AR | 8.4 mi. | 2,531 |
| 4. | Monette, AR | 9.3 mi. | 1,251 |
| 5. | Lepanto, AR | 10.5 mi. | 2,025 |
| 6. | Leachville, AR | 11.1 mi. | 1,852 |
| 7. | Manila, AR | 12.3 mi. | 3,691 |
| 8. | Trumann, AR | 12.8 mi. | 7,410 |
What is the population of Caraway, Arkansas?
Caraway has a population of about 1,087 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Caraway, Arkansas in?
Caraway is located in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in Caraway, Arkansas?
The median home value in Caraway is about $85,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Caraway, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Caraway is about $25,375 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Caraway, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 50 tornadoes have been recorded in Craighead County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Caraway, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 27 degrees, with around 4 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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