What are the schools like in Searcy, AR?

Searcy is served primarily by SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Searcy?

The median household income in Searcy, AR is $45,588 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Searcy, AR?

Searcy has an average high temperature of 49.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Searcy, AR affordable or expensive?

Searcy's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Searcy is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $174,600 and the median rent is $821 per month.

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

Searcy has a violent crime rate of 398.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2269.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Searcy, AR a Good Place to Live?

Searcy is a small city of 22,961 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $45,588 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Searcy 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 Searcy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Searcy 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: 90.1

Searcy's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Searcy costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Searcy, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$174,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$821	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,588	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Searcy's violent crime rate is 398.2 per 100,000 residents — 5% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

398.2 /100k

Property Crime

2269.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Searcy is served primarily by SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Searcy, AR	National Avg
School District	SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Searcy sees average highs of 49.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation and 1.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Searcy, AR
Average High — January	49.1°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	51.8"
Annual Snowfall	1.8"

Demographics

Metric	Searcy, AR	National Avg
Population	22,961	—
Median Age	30.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Higginson, AR 3 mi Kensett, AR 4 mi Judsonia, AR 6 mi Garner, AR 7 mi West Point, AR 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Searcy

Searcy, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72143

Searcy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Searcy, AR affordable or expensive?

Searcy's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Searcy roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $174,600 and median rent is $821/month.

What is the crime rate in Searcy, AR?

Searcy's violent crime rate is 398.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2269.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Searcy?

Public schools in Searcy are operated by SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Searcy, AR a good place to live?

Searcy, AR has a population of 22,961, a median household income of $45,588, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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 Searcy?

Searcy averages 49.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches with about 1.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Searcy?

Searcy, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72143.

What is the population of Searcy?

The population of Searcy, Arkansas is 22,961 with a median age of 30.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Searcy?

Key numbers for living in Searcy: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $174,600, median household income $45,588, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Searcy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.