What are the schools like in Piggott, AR?

Piggott is served primarily by PIGGOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What is the median household income in Piggott?

The median household income in Piggott, AR is $43,255 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Piggott, AR?

Piggott has an average high temperature of 45.8°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Piggott, AR affordable or expensive?

Piggott's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Piggott is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $107,400 and the median rent is $777 per month.

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

Piggott has a violent crime rate of 85.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 684.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Piggott, AR a Good Place to Live?

Piggott is a small town of 3,610 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $43,255 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

All Piggott 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: 87.3

Piggott's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Piggott costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Piggott, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$107,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$777	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,255	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Piggott's violent crime rate is 85.5 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.5 /100k

Property Crime

684.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Piggott is served primarily by PIGGOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Piggott, AR	National Avg
School District	PIGGOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Piggott sees average highs of 45.8°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Piggott, AR
Average High — January	45.8°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	Piggott, AR	National Avg
Population	3,610	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Greenway, AR 3 mi Pollard, AR 5 mi St. Francis, AR 6 mi Nimmons, AR 8 mi Frisbee, MO 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Piggott

Piggott, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72454

Piggott vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Piggott, AR affordable or expensive?

Piggott's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Piggott roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $107,400 and median rent is $777/month.

What is the crime rate in Piggott, AR?

Piggott's violent crime rate is 85.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 684.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Piggott?

Public schools in Piggott are operated by PIGGOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Piggott, AR a good place to live?

Piggott, AR has a population of 3,610, a median household income of $43,255, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Piggott?

Piggott averages 45.8°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Piggott?

Piggott, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72454.

What is the population of Piggott?

The population of Piggott, Arkansas is 3,610 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Piggott?

Key numbers for living in Piggott: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $107,400, median household income $43,255, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Piggott side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.