What are the schools like in McRae, AR?

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

What is the median household income in McRae?

The median household income in McRae, AR is $27,452 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in McRae, AR?

McRae has an average high temperature of 49.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.8 inches.

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

Q: Is McRae, AR affordable or expensive?

McRae's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means McRae is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,400 and the median rent is $683 per month.

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

McRae has a violent crime rate of 598.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1674.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McRae, AR a Good Place to Live?

McRae is a small town of 853 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $27,452 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether McRae is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All McRae 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: 84.9

McRae's overall cost of living index is 84.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McRae costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	McRae, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$683	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,452	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

McRae's violent crime rate is 598.1 per 100,000 residents — 57% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

598.1 /100k

Property Crime

1674.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	McRae, 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	10.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McRae sees average highs of 49.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 53.1 inches of annual precipitation and 1.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McRae, AR
Average High — January	49.1°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	53.1"
Annual Snowfall	1.8"

Demographics

Metric	McRae, AR	National Avg
Population	853	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Garner, AR 3 mi Beebe, AR 5 mi Higginson, AR 9 mi Floyd, AR 10 mi Ward, AR 10 mi

ZIP Codes in McRae

McRae, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72102

McRae vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McRae, AR affordable or expensive?

McRae's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes McRae roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,400 and median rent is $683/month.

What is the crime rate in McRae, AR?

McRae's violent crime rate is 598.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1674.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McRae?

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

Is McRae, AR a good place to live?

McRae, AR has a population of 853, a median household income of $27,452, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in McRae?

McRae averages 49.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.1 inches with about 1.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McRae?

McRae, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72102.

What is the population of McRae?

The population of McRae, Arkansas is 853 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McRae?

Key numbers for living in McRae: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $82,400, median household income $27,452, crime index 126 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McRae side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.