What are the schools like in Rector, AR?

Rector is served primarily by RECTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Rector?

The median household income in Rector, AR is $40,772 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Rector, AR?

Rector has an average high temperature of 45.8°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Rector, AR affordable or expensive?

Rector's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rector is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $71,300 and the median rent is $606 per month.

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

Rector has a violent crime rate of 164.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 804.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rector, AR a Good Place to Live?

Rector is a small town of 1,793 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $40,772 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

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

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

All Rector 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: 83.3

Rector's overall cost of living index is 83.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rector costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rector, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$71,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$606	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,772	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rector's violent crime rate is 164.9 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

164.9 /100k

Property Crime

804.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rector is served primarily by RECTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rector, AR	National Avg
School District	RECTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rector sees average highs of 45.8°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rector, AR
Average High — January	45.8°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	Rector, AR	National Avg
Population	1,793	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Greenway, AR 7 mi Marmaduke, AR 7 mi Piggott, AR 10 mi Nimmons, AR 11 mi Pollard, AR 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Rector

Rector, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72461

Rector vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rector, AR affordable or expensive?

Rector's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rector roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $71,300 and median rent is $606/month.

What is the crime rate in Rector, AR?

Rector's violent crime rate is 164.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 804.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rector?

Public schools in Rector are operated by RECTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rector, AR a good place to live?

Rector, AR has a population of 1,793, a median household income of $40,772, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. 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 Rector?

Rector averages 45.8°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rector?

Rector, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72461.

What is the population of Rector?

The population of Rector, Arkansas is 1,793 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rector?

Key numbers for living in Rector: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $71,300, median household income $40,772, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rector side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.