What are the schools like in Bradford, AR?

Bradford is served primarily by BRADFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1.

What is the median household income in Bradford?

The median household income in Bradford, AR is $28,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Bradford, AR?

Bradford has an average high temperature of 45.7°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Bradford, AR affordable or expensive?

Bradford's cost of living index is 81, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bradford is 19% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $72,500 and the median rent is $475 per month.

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

Bradford has a violent crime rate of 294.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2798.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bradford, AR a Good Place to Live?

Bradford is a small town of 553 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $28,333 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is 19% below the national average.

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

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

All Bradford 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: 81.4

Bradford's overall cost of living index is 81.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bradford costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bradford, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$72,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$475	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$28,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bradford's violent crime rate is 294.6 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

294.6 /100k

Property Crime

2798.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bradford is served primarily by BRADFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bradford, AR	National Avg
School District	BRADFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bradford sees average highs of 45.7°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bradford, AR
Average High — January	45.7°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Bradford, AR	National Avg
Population	553	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Russell, AR 5 mi Bald Knob, AR 10 mi Augusta, AR 11 mi Weldon, AR 13 mi Tupelo, AR 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Bradford

Bradford, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72020

Bradford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradford, AR affordable or expensive?

Bradford's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bradford roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $72,500 and median rent is $475/month.

What is the crime rate in Bradford, AR?

Bradford's violent crime rate is 294.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2798.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bradford?

Public schools in Bradford are operated by BRADFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bradford, AR a good place to live?

Bradford, AR has a population of 553, a median household income of $28,333, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. 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 Bradford?

Bradford averages 45.7°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bradford?

Bradford, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72020.

What is the population of Bradford?

The population of Bradford, Arkansas is 553 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bradford?

Key numbers for living in Bradford: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $72,500, median household income $28,333, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bradford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.