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Luxora’s story
Luxora in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
LuxoraAR
A town of 741.
Photo: Photolitherland · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
741
−20% since 2010
Median home value
$32K
Census ACS
Median age
32.0
years
Jobs based here
28
A commuter town
A shrinking town
Luxora has shrunk 20% since 2010
1,178 people in 2010; 741 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Luxora’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Luxora. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesDroughtInland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Luxora
Most working residents leave Luxora for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Osceola (15%), Jonesboro (7%) and Memphis (7%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Luxora2%
Osceola15%
Jonesboro7%
Memphis7%
Blytheville6%
36 mi
median commute distance
28
jobs based in Luxora
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Luxora has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–50°
Spring51–71°
Summer70–89°
Fall51–72°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 23
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Luxora
3 crimes were reported in Luxora in 2025: 2 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Luxora is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
2
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Luxora is
Luxora beats the Arkansas average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 24.
32 measures vs. Arkansas
2 better6 too close to call24 worse
| What stands out | Luxora | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 22.2% | 10.4% |
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center
4.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Luxora sell for about $139K
The median sale price was $139,000 in April 2026.
$139Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Small town
741 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Luxora
City in Arkansas, United States
Luxora is a city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 942 at the 2020 census, down from 1,178 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 942
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 246 ft
- ZIP code
- 72358
- Area code
- 870
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