What are the schools like in Beebe, AR?

Beebe is served primarily by BEEBE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Beebe?

The median household income in Beebe, AR is $55,072 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Beebe, AR?

Beebe has an average high temperature of 51.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Beebe, AR affordable or expensive?

Beebe's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beebe is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $135,200 and the median rent is $757 per month.

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

Beebe has a violent crime rate of 709.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1673.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beebe, AR a Good Place to Live?

Beebe is a small town of 8,447 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $55,072 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Beebe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Beebe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Beebe 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: 88.2

Beebe's overall cost of living index is 88.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beebe costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Beebe, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$135,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$757	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,072	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Beebe's violent crime rate is 709.4 per 100,000 residents — 87% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

709.4 /100k

Property Crime

1673.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Beebe is served primarily by BEEBE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Beebe, AR	National Avg
School District	BEEBE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beebe sees average highs of 51.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 2.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beebe, AR
Average High — January	51.2°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	2.1"

Demographics

Metric	Beebe, AR	National Avg
Population	8,447	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McRae, AR 5 mi Ward, AR 5 mi Austin, AR 7 mi Garner, AR 8 mi Floyd, AR 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Beebe

Beebe, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72012

Beebe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beebe, AR affordable or expensive?

Beebe's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Beebe roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $135,200 and median rent is $757/month.

What is the crime rate in Beebe, AR?

Beebe's violent crime rate is 709.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1673.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beebe?

Public schools in Beebe are operated by BEEBE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Beebe, AR a good place to live?

Beebe, AR has a population of 8,447, a median household income of $55,072, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Beebe?

Beebe averages 51.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 2.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beebe?

Beebe, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72012.

What is the population of Beebe?

The population of Beebe, Arkansas is 8,447 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beebe?

Key numbers for living in Beebe: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $135,200, median household income $55,072, crime index 144 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beebe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.