Bearden is a small town of 833 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $24,861
.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bearden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bearden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bearden 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: 82.3
Bearden's overall cost of living index is 82.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bearden costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bearden, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$563
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,861
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Bearden's violent crime rate is 466.2 per 100,000 residents
— 23% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
466.2 /100k
Property Crime
1736.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bearden is served primarily by BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bearden, AR
National Avg
School District
BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bearden sees average highs of 52.3°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Bearden's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bearden roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,300 and median rent is $563/month.
Bearden's violent crime rate is 466.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1736.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bearden are operated by BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1. 7.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bearden, AR has a population of 833, a median household income of $24,861, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Bearden averages 52.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bearden, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71720.
The population of Bearden, Arkansas is 833 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bearden: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $66,300, median household income $24,861, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bearden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
