Marmaduke is a small town of 1,513 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $48,021
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marmaduke stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Marmaduke is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marmaduke 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: 86.8
Marmaduke's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marmaduke costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marmaduke, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$732
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,021
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marmaduke's violent crime rate is 160.3 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
160.3 /100k
Property Crime
1041.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marmaduke is served primarily by MARMADUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marmaduke, AR
National Avg
School District
MARMADUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marmaduke sees average highs of 45.7°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.5 inches of snow per year.
Marmaduke's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marmaduke roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,800 and median rent is $732/month.
Marmaduke's violent crime rate is 160.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1041.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marmaduke are operated by MARMADUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marmaduke, AR has a population of 1,513, a median household income of $48,021, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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.
Marmaduke averages 45.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches
with about 2.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marmaduke, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72443.
The population of Marmaduke, Arkansas is 1,513 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marmaduke: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $107,800, median household income $48,021, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marmaduke side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
