What are the schools like in Beaver, AR?

School district data for Beaver is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Beaver?

The median household income in Beaver, AR is $55,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.3%.

What is the weather like in Beaver, AR?

Beaver has an average high temperature of 45.3°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.5 inches.

Beaver, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Beaver, AR?

Beaver has a violent crime rate of 267.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1102.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beaver, AR a Good Place to Live?

Beaver is a small town of 98 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $55,208 and a 14.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Beaver stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Beaver is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Beaver city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Beaver metro area.

Metric	Beaver, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Beaver's violent crime rate is 267.8 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

267.8 /100k

Property Crime

1102.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Beaver, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beaver sees average highs of 45.3°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 9.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beaver, AR
Average High — January	45.3°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	9.5"

Demographics

Metric	Beaver, AR	National Avg
Population	98	—
Median Age	50.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Holiday Island, AR 2 mi Eureka Springs, AR 5 mi Chain-O-Lakes, MO 5 mi Eagle Rock, MO 6 mi Golden, MO 8 mi

Beaver vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaver, AR affordable or expensive?

Beaver has a median home value of $198,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $55,208.

What is the crime rate in Beaver, AR?

Beaver's violent crime rate is 267.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1102.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beaver?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Beaver, AR a good place to live?

Beaver, AR has a population of 98, a median household income of $55,208, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Beaver?

Beaver averages 45.3°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 9.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Beaver?

The population of Beaver, Arkansas is 98 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beaver?

Key numbers for living in Beaver: median home $198,200, median household income $55,208, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beaver side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.