What are the schools like in Smackover, AR?

Smackover is served primarily by SMACKOVER NORPHLET SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Smackover?

The median household income in Smackover, AR is $52,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Smackover, AR?

Smackover has an average high temperature of 55.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Smackover, AR affordable or expensive?

Smackover's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Smackover is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $113,300 and the median rent is $818 per month.

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

Smackover has a violent crime rate of 191.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1788.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Smackover, AR a Good Place to Live?

Smackover is a small town of 1,975 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $52,500 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All Smackover 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: 88.0

Smackover's overall cost of living index is 88.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Smackover costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Smackover, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$113,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$818	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Smackover's violent crime rate is 191.6 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

191.6 /100k

Property Crime

1788.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Smackover is served primarily by SMACKOVER NORPHLET SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Smackover, AR	National Avg
School District	SMACKOVER NORPHLET SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Smackover sees average highs of 55.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 52.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Smackover, AR
Average High — January	55.9°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	52.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Smackover, AR	National Avg
Population	1,975	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Louann, AR 4 mi Norphlet, AR 5 mi El Dorado, AR 11 mi Calion, AR 11 mi Mount Holly, AR 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Smackover

Smackover, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71762

Smackover vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smackover, AR affordable or expensive?

Smackover's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Smackover roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $113,300 and median rent is $818/month.

What is the crime rate in Smackover, AR?

Smackover's violent crime rate is 191.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1788.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Smackover?

Public schools in Smackover are operated by SMACKOVER NORPHLET SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Smackover, AR a good place to live?

Smackover, AR has a population of 1,975, a median household income of $52,500, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Smackover?

Smackover averages 55.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.1 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Smackover?

Smackover, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71762.

What is the population of Smackover?

The population of Smackover, Arkansas is 1,975 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Smackover?

Key numbers for living in Smackover: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $113,300, median household income $52,500, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Smackover side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.