Hermitage is a small town of 484 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $22,679
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is
20% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hermitage stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hermitage is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hermitage 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: 79.9
Hermitage's overall cost of living index is 79.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hermitage costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hermitage, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$65,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$422
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
33.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$22,679
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hermitage's violent crime rate is 120.8 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.8 /100k
Property Crime
529.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hermitage is served primarily by HERMITAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hermitage, AR
National Avg
School District
HERMITAGE 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
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hermitage sees average highs of 52.4°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Hermitage's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hermitage roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $65,000 and median rent is $422/month.
Hermitage's violent crime rate is 120.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 529.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hermitage are operated by HERMITAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 6.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hermitage, AR has a population of 484, a median household income of $22,679, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
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.
Hermitage averages 52.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches
with about 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hermitage, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71647.
The population of Hermitage, Arkansas is 484 with a median age of 18.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hermitage: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $65,000, median household income $22,679, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hermitage side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.