What are the schools like in Cash, AR?

School district data for Cash is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cash?

The median household income in Cash, AR is $27,130 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Cash, AR?

Cash has an average high temperature of 44.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Cash, AR affordable or expensive?

Cash's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cash is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $80,500 and the median rent is $690 per month.

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

Cash has a violent crime rate of 634.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2629.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cash, AR a Good Place to Live?

Cash is a small town of 285 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $27,130 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Cash stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Cash 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: 84.9

Cash's overall cost of living index is 84.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cash costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cash, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$80,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$690	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,130	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Cash's violent crime rate is 634.4 per 100,000 residents — 67% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

634.4 /100k

Property Crime

2629.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cash, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cash sees average highs of 44.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 3.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cash, AR
Average High — January	44.3°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	3.5"

Demographics

Metric	Cash, AR	National Avg
Population	285	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Cash

Cash, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72421

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cash, AR affordable or expensive?

Cash's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cash roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $80,500 and median rent is $690/month.

What is the crime rate in Cash, AR?

Cash's violent crime rate is 634.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2629.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cash?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cash, AR a good place to live?

Cash, AR has a population of 285, a median household income of $27,130, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Cash?

Cash averages 44.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 3.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cash?

Cash, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72421.

What is the population of Cash?

The population of Cash, Arkansas is 285 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cash?

Key numbers for living in Cash: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $80,500, median household income $27,130, crime index 150 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cash side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.