What are the schools like in Cave City, AR?

Cave City is served primarily by CAVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Cave City?

The median household income in Cave City, AR is $40,441 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Cave City, AR?

Cave City has an average high temperature of 45.4°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Cave City, AR affordable or expensive?

Cave City's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cave City is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $96,700 and the median rent is $608 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cave City, AR?

Cave City has a violent crime rate of 297.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 793.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cave City, AR a Good Place to Live?

Cave City is a small town of 2,038 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $40,441 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

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

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

All Cave City 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: 84.8

Cave City's overall cost of living index is 84.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cave City costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cave City, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$608	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,441	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cave City's violent crime rate is 297.6 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

297.6 /100k

Property Crime

793.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cave City is served primarily by CAVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cave City, AR	National Avg
School District	CAVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cave City sees average highs of 45.4°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 51.5 inches of annual precipitation and 6.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cave City, AR
Average High — January	45.4°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	51.5"
Annual Snowfall	6.7"

Demographics

Metric	Cave City, AR	National Avg
Population	2,038	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sidney, AR 7 mi Evening Shade, AR 9 mi Moorefield, AR 13 mi Strawberry, AR 13 mi Mount Pleasant, AR 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Cave City

Cave City, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72521

Cave City vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cave City, AR affordable or expensive?

Cave City's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cave City roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $96,700 and median rent is $608/month.

What is the crime rate in Cave City, AR?

Cave City's violent crime rate is 297.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 793.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cave City?

Public schools in Cave City are operated by CAVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cave City, AR a good place to live?

Cave City, AR has a population of 2,038, a median household income of $40,441, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Cave City?

Cave City averages 45.4°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.5 inches with about 6.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cave City?

Cave City, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72521.

What is the population of Cave City?

The population of Cave City, Arkansas is 2,038 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cave City?

Key numbers for living in Cave City: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $96,700, median household income $40,441, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cave City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.