Imboden is a small town of 742 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $39,145
and a 13.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is
19% below the national average.
Strengths:
Imboden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Imboden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Imboden 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: 81.3
Imboden's overall cost of living index is 81.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Imboden costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.
Metric
Imboden, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$460
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,145
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Imboden's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.5 /100k
Property Crime
707.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Imboden is served primarily by SLOAN HENDRIX SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Imboden, AR
National Avg
School District
SLOAN HENDRIX SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Imboden sees average highs of 45.6°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 54.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Imboden's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Imboden roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,700 and median rent is $460/month.
Imboden's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Imboden are operated by SLOAN HENDRIX SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Imboden, AR has a population of 742, a median household income of $39,145, and an unemployment rate of 13.8%.
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.
Imboden averages 45.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.3 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Imboden, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72434.
The population of Imboden, Arkansas is 742 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Imboden: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $74,700, median household income $39,145, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Imboden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
