What are the schools like in Morrilton, AR?

Morrilton is served primarily by SOUTH CONWAY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.

What is the median household income in Morrilton?

The median household income in Morrilton, AR is $43,608 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.8%.

What is the weather like in Morrilton, AR?

Morrilton has an average high temperature of 50.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Morrilton, AR affordable or expensive?

Morrilton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Morrilton is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $147,600 and the median rent is $657 per month.

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

Morrilton has a violent crime rate of 534.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2812.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Morrilton, AR a Good Place to Live?

Morrilton is a small town of 6,980 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $43,608 and a 9.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Morrilton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Morrilton 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: 87.5

Morrilton's overall cost of living index is 87.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Morrilton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Morrilton, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$147,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$657	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,608	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Morrilton's violent crime rate is 534.3 per 100,000 residents — 41% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

534.3 /100k

Property Crime

2812.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Morrilton is served primarily by SOUTH CONWAY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Morrilton, AR	National Avg
School District	SOUTH CONWAY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Morrilton sees average highs of 50.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation and 2.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Morrilton, AR
Average High — January	50.0°F
Average High — July	92.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	2.4"

Demographics

Metric	Morrilton, AR	National Avg
Population	6,980	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oppelo, AR 4 mi Plumerville, AR 5 mi Perry, AR 8 mi Houston, AR 9 mi Hattieville, AR 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Morrilton

Morrilton, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72110

Morrilton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morrilton, AR affordable or expensive?

Morrilton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Morrilton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $147,600 and median rent is $657/month.

What is the crime rate in Morrilton, AR?

Morrilton's violent crime rate is 534.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2812.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Morrilton?

Public schools in Morrilton are operated by SOUTH CONWAY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Morrilton, AR a good place to live?

Morrilton, AR has a population of 6,980, a median household income of $43,608, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Morrilton?

Morrilton averages 50.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches with about 2.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Morrilton?

Morrilton, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72110.

What is the population of Morrilton?

The population of Morrilton, Arkansas is 6,980 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Morrilton?

Key numbers for living in Morrilton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $147,600, median household income $43,608, crime index 138 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Morrilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.