Below Average CostSafer than AverageEUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Eureka Springs is a small town of 2,053 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $40,972
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eureka Springs 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 Eureka Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eureka Springs 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: 90.9
Eureka Springs's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eureka Springs costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eureka Springs, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$220,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$786
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,972
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Eureka Springs's violent crime rate is 363.5 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
363.5 /100k
Property Crime
1771.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eureka Springs is served primarily by EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eureka Springs, AR
National Avg
School District
EUREKA SPRINGS 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
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eureka Springs sees average highs of 45.3°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Eureka Springs's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eureka Springs roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $220,600 and median rent is $786/month.
Eureka Springs's violent crime rate is 363.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1771.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eureka Springs are operated by EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eureka Springs, AR has a population of 2,053, a median household income of $40,972, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Eureka Springs averages 45.3°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches
with about 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eureka Springs, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72632.
The population of Eureka Springs, Arkansas is 2,053 with a median age of 52.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eureka Springs: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $220,600, median household income $40,972, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eureka Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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