Arkadelphia is a small city of 10,354 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $37,634
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arkadelphia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Arkadelphia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Arkadelphia city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.3
Arkadelphia's overall cost of living index is 88.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arkadelphia costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arkadelphia, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$157,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$695
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
41.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,634
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Arkadelphia's violent crime rate is 293.5 per 100,000 residents
— 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
293.5 /100k
Property Crime
1839.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arkadelphia is served primarily by ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arkadelphia, AR
National Avg
School District
ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arkadelphia sees average highs of 54.7°F in January
and 93.6°F in July,
with 54.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Arkadelphia's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arkadelphia roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $157,000 and median rent is $695/month.
Arkadelphia's violent crime rate is 293.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1839.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arkadelphia are operated by ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arkadelphia, AR has a population of 10,354, a median household income of $37,634, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Arkadelphia averages 54.7°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.8 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arkadelphia, AR is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 71923, 71998, 71999.
The population of Arkadelphia, Arkansas is 10,354 with a median age of 23.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arkadelphia: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $157,000, median household income $37,634, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arkadelphia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
