Diamond City is a small town of 888 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $39,453
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Diamond City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Diamond City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Diamond 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: 85.0
Diamond City's overall cost of living index is 85.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Diamond City costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Diamond City, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$628
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,453
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Diamond City's violent crime rate is 118.2 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
118.2 /100k
Property Crime
236.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Diamond City is served primarily by LEAD HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Diamond City, AR
National Avg
School District
LEAD HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Diamond City sees average highs of 44.5°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.2 inches of snow per year.
Diamond City's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Diamond City roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $628/month.
Diamond City's violent crime rate is 118.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 236.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Diamond City are operated by LEAD HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 13.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Diamond City, AR has a population of 888, a median household income of $39,453, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Diamond City averages 44.5°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches
with about 8.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Diamond City, AR is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 72644, 72630.
The population of Diamond City, Arkansas is 888 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Diamond City: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $39,453, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Diamond City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
