What are the schools like in Cabot, AR?

Cabot is served primarily by CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Cabot?

The median household income in Cabot, AR is $69,094 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Cabot, AR?

Cabot has an average high temperature of 51.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Cabot, AR affordable or expensive?

Cabot's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cabot is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,400 and the median rent is $953 per month.

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

Cabot has a violent crime rate of 354.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1313.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cabot, AR a Good Place to Live?

Cabot is a small city of 26,543 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $69,094 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Cabot stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cabot is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cabot 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

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

Metric	Cabot, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$953	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,094	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cabot's violent crime rate is 354.0 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

354.0 /100k

Property Crime

1313.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cabot is served primarily by CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cabot, AR	National Avg
School District	CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cabot sees average highs of 51.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation and 2.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cabot, AR
Average High — January	51.2°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.3"
Annual Snowfall	2.1"

Demographics

Metric	Cabot, AR	National Avg
Population	26,543	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Austin, AR 3 mi Ward, AR 5 mi Jacksonville, AR 9 mi Beebe, AR 10 mi El Paso, AR 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Cabot

Cabot, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72023

Cabot vs Other Cities

Cabot, AR vs Austin, AR Cabot, AR vs Ward, AR Cabot, AR vs Jacksonville, AR Cabot, AR vs Beebe, AR Cabot, AR vs El Paso, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cabot, AR affordable or expensive?

Cabot's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cabot roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $188,400 and median rent is $953/month.

What is the crime rate in Cabot, AR?

Cabot's violent crime rate is 354.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1313.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cabot?

Public schools in Cabot are operated by CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cabot, AR a good place to live?

Cabot, AR has a population of 26,543, a median household income of $69,094, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Cabot?

Cabot averages 51.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches with about 2.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cabot?

Cabot, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72023.

What is the population of Cabot?

The population of Cabot, Arkansas is 26,543 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cabot?

Key numbers for living in Cabot: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $188,400, median household income $69,094, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cabot side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.