What are the schools like in Parkin, AR?

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

What is the median household income in Parkin?

The median household income in Parkin, AR is $27,216 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.3%.

What is the weather like in Parkin, AR?

Parkin has an average high temperature of 49.1°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Parkin, AR affordable or expensive?

Parkin's cost of living index is 79, where 100 represents the national average. This means Parkin is 21% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $38,400 and the median rent is $546 per month.

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

Parkin has a violent crime rate of 512.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 641.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Parkin, AR a Good Place to Live?

Parkin is a small town of 694 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $27,216 and a 15.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 79 (US average = 100), which is 21% below the national average.

Strengths: Parkin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Parkin 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: 79.4

Parkin's overall cost of living index is 79.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Parkin costs roughly 21% less than the average American city.

Metric	Parkin, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$38,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$546	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,216	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Parkin's violent crime rate is 512.8 per 100,000 residents — 35% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

512.8 /100k

Property Crime

641.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Parkin, 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	2.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Parkin sees average highs of 49.1°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Parkin, AR
Average High — January	49.1°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Parkin, AR	National Avg
Population	694	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	26.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	61.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Earle, AR 5 mi Jennette, AR 10 mi Vanndale, AR 13 mi Crawfordsville, AR 13 mi Wynne, AR 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Parkin

Parkin, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72373

Parkin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parkin, AR affordable or expensive?

Parkin's cost of living index is 79, where 100 is the national average. That makes Parkin roughly 21% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $38,400 and median rent is $546/month.

What is the crime rate in Parkin, AR?

Parkin's violent crime rate is 512.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 641.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Parkin?

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

Is Parkin, AR a good place to live?

Parkin, AR has a population of 694, a median household income of $27,216, and an unemployment rate of 15.3%. 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 Parkin?

Parkin averages 49.1°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Parkin?

Parkin, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72373.

What is the population of Parkin?

The population of Parkin, Arkansas is 694 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Parkin?

Key numbers for living in Parkin: cost of living index 79 (100 = US average), median home $38,400, median household income $27,216, crime index 93 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Parkin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.