Greers Ferry is a small town of 905 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $54,315
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greers Ferry 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 Greers Ferry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greers Ferry 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: 89.5
Greers Ferry's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greers Ferry costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greers Ferry, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$171,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$772
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,315
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Greers Ferry's violent crime rate is 117.8 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
117.8 /100k
Property Crime
2826.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greers Ferry is served primarily by WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greers Ferry, AR
National Avg
School District
WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne)
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greers Ferry sees average highs of 48.4°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Greers Ferry's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greers Ferry roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $171,500 and median rent is $772/month.
Greers Ferry's violent crime rate is 117.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2826.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greers Ferry are operated by WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greers Ferry, AR has a population of 905, a median household income of $54,315, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Greers Ferry averages 48.4°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.4 inches
with about 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greers Ferry, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72067.
The population of Greers Ferry, Arkansas is 905 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greers Ferry: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $171,500, median household income $54,315, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greers Ferry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
