What are the schools like in Gravette, AR?

Gravette is served primarily by GRAVETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Gravette?

The median household income in Gravette, AR is $65,268 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Gravette, AR?

Gravette has an average high temperature of 48.8°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Gravette, AR affordable or expensive?

Gravette's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gravette is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,200 and the median rent is $1,041 per month.

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

Gravette has a violent crime rate of 262.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1390.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gravette, AR a Good Place to Live?

Gravette is a small town of 3,565 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $65,268 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Gravette 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: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gravette is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gravette 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: 91.0

Gravette's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gravette costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gravette, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,041	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,268	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Gravette's violent crime rate is 262.3 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

262.3 /100k

Property Crime

1390.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Gravette is served primarily by GRAVETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gravette, AR	National Avg
School District	GRAVETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gravette sees average highs of 48.8°F in January and 92.5°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 12.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gravette, AR
Average High — January	48.8°F
Average High — July	92.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	12.5"

Demographics

Metric	Gravette, AR	National Avg
Population	3,565	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bella Vista, AR 6 mi Sulphur Springs, AR 6 mi Centerton, AR 6 mi Decatur, AR 8 mi Jane, MO 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Gravette

Gravette, AR is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

72736 72739

Gravette vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gravette, AR affordable or expensive?

Gravette's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gravette roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,200 and median rent is $1,041/month.

What is the crime rate in Gravette, AR?

Gravette's violent crime rate is 262.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1390.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gravette?

Public schools in Gravette are operated by GRAVETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gravette, AR a good place to live?

Gravette, AR has a population of 3,565, a median household income of $65,268, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Gravette?

Gravette averages 48.8°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 12.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gravette?

Gravette, AR is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 72736, 72739.

What is the population of Gravette?

The population of Gravette, Arkansas is 3,565 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gravette?

Key numbers for living in Gravette: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $158,200, median household income $65,268, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gravette side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.