What are the schools like in Joiner, AR?

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

What is the median household income in Joiner?

The median household income in Joiner, AR is $27,321 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 27.6%.

What is the weather like in Joiner, AR?

Joiner has an average high temperature of 47.3°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Joiner, AR affordable or expensive?

Joiner's cost of living index is 81, where 100 represents the national average. This means Joiner is 19% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $47,000 and the median rent is $600 per month.

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

Joiner has a violent crime rate of 565.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2196.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Joiner, AR a Good Place to Live?

Joiner is a small town of 477 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $27,321 and a 27.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is 19% below the national average.

Strengths: Joiner stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Joiner 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: 81.1

Joiner's overall cost of living index is 81.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Joiner costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.

Metric	Joiner, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$47,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$600	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,321	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Joiner's violent crime rate is 565.8 per 100,000 residents — 49% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

565.8 /100k

Property Crime

2196.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Joiner, 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	14.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Joiner sees average highs of 47.3°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 52.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Joiner, AR
Average High — January	47.3°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	52.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.8"

Demographics

Metric	Joiner, AR	National Avg
Population	477	—
Median Age	26.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	27.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	21.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	75.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bassett, AR 2 mi Dyess, AR 7 mi Birdsong, AR 7 mi Wilson, AR 7 mi Marie, AR 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Joiner

Joiner, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72350

Joiner vs Other Cities

Joiner, AR vs Bassett, AR Joiner, AR vs Dyess, AR Joiner, AR vs Birdsong, AR Joiner, AR vs Wilson, AR Joiner, AR vs Marie, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joiner, AR affordable or expensive?

Joiner's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average. That makes Joiner roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $47,000 and median rent is $600/month.

What is the crime rate in Joiner, AR?

Joiner's violent crime rate is 565.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2196.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Joiner?

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

Is Joiner, AR a good place to live?

Joiner, AR has a population of 477, a median household income of $27,321, and an unemployment rate of 27.6%. 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 Joiner?

Joiner averages 47.3°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.2 inches with about 1.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Joiner?

Joiner, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72350.

What is the population of Joiner?

The population of Joiner, Arkansas is 477 with a median age of 26.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Joiner?

Key numbers for living in Joiner: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $47,000, median household income $27,321, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Joiner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.