What are the schools like in Cove, AR?

Cove is served primarily by COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.

What is the median household income in Cove?

The median household income in Cove, AR is $27,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.7%.

What is the weather like in Cove, AR?

Cove has an average high temperature of 51.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Cove, AR affordable or expensive?

Cove's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cove is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,300 and the median rent is $563 per month.

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

Cove has a violent crime rate of 480.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1051.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cove, AR a Good Place to Live?

Cove is a small town of 324 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $27,500 and a 15.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Cove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Cove 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: 81.7

Cove's overall cost of living index is 81.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cove costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cove, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$563	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cove's violent crime rate is 480.9 per 100,000 residents — 27% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

480.9 /100k

Property Crime

1051.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cove is served primarily by COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cove, AR	National Avg
School District	COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cove sees average highs of 51.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 57.5 inches of annual precipitation and 2.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cove, AR
Average High — January	51.1°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	57.5"
Annual Snowfall	2.3"

Demographics

Metric	Cove, AR	National Avg
Population	324	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	59.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hatfield, AR 4 mi Vandervoort, AR 5 mi Wickes, AR 11 mi Smithville, OK 13 mi Mena, AR 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Cove

Cove, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71937

Cove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cove, AR affordable or expensive?

Cove's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cove roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,300 and median rent is $563/month.

What is the crime rate in Cove, AR?

Cove's violent crime rate is 480.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1051.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cove?

Public schools in Cove are operated by COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cove, AR a good place to live?

Cove, AR has a population of 324, a median household income of $27,500, and an unemployment rate of 15.7%. 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 Cove?

Cove averages 51.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.5 inches with about 2.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cove?

Cove, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71937.

What is the population of Cove?

The population of Cove, Arkansas is 324 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cove?

Key numbers for living in Cove: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $58,300, median household income $27,500, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.