Plumerville is a small town of 802 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $34,375
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Plumerville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Plumerville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Plumerville 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: 85.2
Plumerville's overall cost of living index is 85.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Plumerville costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Plumerville, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$674
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Plumerville's violent crime rate is 269.2 per 100,000 residents
— 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
269.2 /100k
Property Crime
269.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Plumerville is served primarily by ARCH FORD EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVE.
Metric
Plumerville, AR
National Avg
School District
ARCH FORD EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVE
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Plumerville 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.
Plumerville's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Plumerville roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,200 and median rent is $674/month.
Plumerville's violent crime rate is 269.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 269.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Plumerville are operated by ARCH FORD EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVE.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Plumerville, AR has a population of 802, a median household income of $34,375, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Plumerville 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).
Plumerville, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72127.
The population of Plumerville, Arkansas is 802 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Plumerville: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $88,200, median household income $34,375, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plumerville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
