What are the schools like in Bigelow, AR?

Bigelow is served primarily by EAST END SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bigelow?

The median household income in Bigelow, AR is $69,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.3%.

What is the weather like in Bigelow, AR?

Bigelow has an average high temperature of 49.0°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Bigelow, AR affordable or expensive?

Bigelow's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bigelow is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $156,800 and the median rent is $675 per month.

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

Bigelow has a violent crime rate of 430.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1281.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bigelow, AR a Good Place to Live?

Bigelow is a small town of 436 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $69,000 and a 10.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Bigelow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

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

All Bigelow 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: 89.1

Bigelow's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bigelow costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bigelow, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$156,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$675	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bigelow's violent crime rate is 430.4 per 100,000 residents — 13% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

430.4 /100k

Property Crime

1281.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bigelow is served primarily by EAST END SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bigelow, AR	National Avg
School District	EAST END SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bigelow sees average highs of 49.0°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 53.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bigelow, AR
Average High — January	49.0°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	53.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Bigelow, AR	National Avg
Population	436	—
Median Age	35.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	32.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fourche, AR 1 mi Houston, AR 4 mi Roland, AR 9 mi Perryville, AR 10 mi Perry, AR 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Bigelow

Bigelow, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72016

Bigelow vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bigelow, AR affordable or expensive?

Bigelow's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bigelow roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $156,800 and median rent is $675/month.

What is the crime rate in Bigelow, AR?

Bigelow's violent crime rate is 430.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1281.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bigelow?

Public schools in Bigelow are operated by EAST END SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bigelow, AR a good place to live?

Bigelow, AR has a population of 436, a median household income of $69,000, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%. 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 Bigelow?

Bigelow averages 49.0°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.9 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bigelow?

Bigelow, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72016.

What is the population of Bigelow?

The population of Bigelow, Arkansas is 436 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bigelow?

Key numbers for living in Bigelow: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $156,800, median household income $69,000, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bigelow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.