Booneville is a small town of 3,819 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $46,182
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Booneville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Booneville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Booneville 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: 85.6
Booneville's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Booneville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Booneville, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$694
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,182
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Booneville's violent crime rate is 470.6 per 100,000 residents
— 24% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
470.6 /100k
Property Crime
1960.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Booneville is served primarily by BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Booneville, AR
National Avg
School District
BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Booneville sees average highs of 50.0°F in January
and 92.1°F in July,
with 51.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Booneville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Booneville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,200 and median rent is $694/month.
Booneville's violent crime rate is 470.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1960.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Booneville are operated by BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 7.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Booneville, AR has a population of 3,819, a median household income of $46,182, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
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.
Booneville averages 50.0°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.6 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Booneville, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72927.
The population of Booneville, Arkansas is 3,819 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Booneville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $92,200, median household income $46,182, crime index 112 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Booneville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
