What are the schools like in Dardanelle, AR?

Dardanelle is served primarily by DARDANELLE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Dardanelle?

The median household income in Dardanelle, AR is $47,724 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Dardanelle, AR?

Dardanelle has an average high temperature of 51.1°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Dardanelle, AR affordable or expensive?

Dardanelle's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dardanelle is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,300 and the median rent is $837 per month.

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

Dardanelle has a violent crime rate of 399.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 754.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dardanelle, AR a Good Place to Live?

Dardanelle is a small town of 4,544 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $47,724 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

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

All Dardanelle 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: 88.7

Dardanelle's overall cost of living index is 88.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dardanelle costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dardanelle, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$837	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,724	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dardanelle's violent crime rate is 399.6 per 100,000 residents — 5% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

399.6 /100k

Property Crime

754.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dardanelle is served primarily by DARDANELLE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dardanelle, AR	National Avg
School District	DARDANELLE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dardanelle sees average highs of 51.1°F in January and 93.4°F in July, with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation and 3.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dardanelle, AR
Average High — January	51.1°F
Average High — July	93.4°F
Annual Precipitation	49.5"
Annual Snowfall	3.1"

Demographics

Metric	Dardanelle, AR	National Avg
Population	4,544	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Russellville, AR 4 mi Pottsville, AR 6 mi Centerville, AR 8 mi London, AR 8 mi Dover, AR 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Dardanelle

Dardanelle, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72834

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dardanelle, AR affordable or expensive?

Dardanelle's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dardanelle roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $126,300 and median rent is $837/month.

What is the crime rate in Dardanelle, AR?

Dardanelle's violent crime rate is 399.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 754.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dardanelle?

Public schools in Dardanelle are operated by DARDANELLE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dardanelle, AR a good place to live?

Dardanelle, AR has a population of 4,544, a median household income of $47,724, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 Dardanelle?

Dardanelle averages 51.1°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches with about 3.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dardanelle?

Dardanelle, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72834.

What is the population of Dardanelle?

The population of Dardanelle, Arkansas is 4,544 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dardanelle?

Key numbers for living in Dardanelle: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $126,300, median household income $47,724, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dardanelle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.