What are the schools like in Gum Springs, AR?

School district data for Gum Springs is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Gum Springs?

The median household income in Gum Springs, AR is $41,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.6%.

What is the weather like in Gum Springs, AR?

Gum Springs has an average high temperature of 54.7°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Gum Springs, AR affordable or expensive?

Gum Springs's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gum Springs is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $53,100 and the median rent is $775 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gum Springs, AR?

Gum Springs has a violent crime rate of 304.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1339.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gum Springs, AR a Good Place to Live?

Gum Springs is a small town of 84 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $41,250 and a 11.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Gum Springs stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Gum 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: 83.8

Gum Springs's overall cost of living index is 83.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gum Springs costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gum Springs, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$53,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Gum Springs's violent crime rate is 304.7 per 100,000 residents — 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

304.7 /100k

Property Crime

1339.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Gum Springs, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gum Springs sees average highs of 54.7°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 54.8 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gum Springs, AR
Average High — January	54.7°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	54.8"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Gum Springs, AR	National Avg
Population	84	—
Median Age	47.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	13.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	86.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arkadelphia, AR 5 mi Caddo Valley, AR 8 mi Gurdon, AR 11 mi Friendship, AR 12 mi Beirne, AR 14 mi

Gum Springs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gum Springs, AR affordable or expensive?

Gum Springs's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gum Springs roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $53,100 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Gum Springs, AR?

Gum Springs's violent crime rate is 304.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1339.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gum Springs?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Gum Springs, AR a good place to live?

Gum Springs, AR has a population of 84, a median household income of $41,250, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%. 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 Gum Springs?

Gum Springs averages 54.7°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.8 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Gum Springs?

The population of Gum Springs, Arkansas is 84 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gum Springs?

Key numbers for living in Gum Springs: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $53,100, median household income $41,250, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gum Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.