What are the schools like in Rockwell, AR?

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

What is the median household income in Rockwell?

The median household income in Rockwell, AR is $67,344 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.6%.

What is the weather like in Rockwell, AR?

Rockwell has an average high temperature of 51.7°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Rockwell, AR affordable or expensive?

Rockwell's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rockwell is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $256,900 and the median rent is $1,025 per month.

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

Rockwell has a violent crime rate of 559.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2763.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rockwell, AR a Good Place to Live?

Rockwell is a small town of 4,205 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $67,344 and a 9.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Rockwell stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Rockwell 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: 93.8

Rockwell's overall cost of living index is 93.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rockwell costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rockwell, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$256,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,025	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,344	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Rockwell's violent crime rate is 559.4 per 100,000 residents — 47% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

559.4 /100k

Property Crime

2763.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rockwell, 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	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rockwell sees average highs of 51.7°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 57.4 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rockwell, AR
Average High — January	51.7°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	57.4"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Rockwell, AR	National Avg
Population	4,205	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Piney, AR 3 mi Lake Hamilton, AR 4 mi Hot Springs, AR 5 mi Mountain Pine, AR 8 mi Pearcy, AR 9 mi

Rockwell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rockwell, AR affordable or expensive?

Rockwell's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rockwell roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $256,900 and median rent is $1,025/month.

What is the crime rate in Rockwell, AR?

Rockwell's violent crime rate is 559.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2763.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rockwell?

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

Is Rockwell, AR a good place to live?

Rockwell, AR has a population of 4,205, a median household income of $67,344, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%. 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 Rockwell?

Rockwell averages 51.7°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.4 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rockwell?

The population of Rockwell, Arkansas is 4,205 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rockwell?

Key numbers for living in Rockwell: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $256,900, median household income $67,344, crime index 141 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rockwell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.