Crossett is a small town of 4,805 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $41,250
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crossett stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Crossett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crossett 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: 85.0
Crossett's overall cost of living index is 85.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crossett costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crossett, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$102,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Crossett's violent crime rate is 776.6 per 100,000 residents
— 104% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
776.6 /100k
Property Crime
2840.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crossett is served primarily by CROSSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Crossett, AR
National Avg
School District
CROSSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crossett sees average highs of 57.1°F in January
and 94.6°F in July,
with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Crossett's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crossett roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $102,500 and median rent is $600/month.
Crossett's violent crime rate is 776.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2840.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crossett are operated by CROSSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crossett, AR has a population of 4,805, a median household income of $41,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
Crossett averages 57.1°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Crossett, Arkansas is 4,805 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crossett: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $102,500, median household income $41,250, crime index 177 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crossett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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