What are the schools like in Waldron, AR?

Waldron is served primarily by WALDRON SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Waldron?

The median household income in Waldron, AR is $39,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.8%.

What is the weather like in Waldron, AR?

Waldron has an average high temperature of 50.6°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Waldron, AR affordable or expensive?

Waldron's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waldron is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $91,500 and the median rent is $624 per month.

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

Waldron has a violent crime rate of 298.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2325.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waldron, AR a Good Place to Live?

Waldron is a small town of 3,375 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $39,750 and a 10.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Waldron 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: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Waldron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waldron 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: 84.7

Waldron's overall cost of living index is 84.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waldron costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waldron, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$624	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Waldron's violent crime rate is 298.2 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

298.2 /100k

Property Crime

2325.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Waldron is served primarily by WALDRON SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waldron, AR	National Avg
School District	WALDRON SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waldron sees average highs of 50.6°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 2.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waldron, AR
Average High — January	50.6°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	2.9"

Demographics

Metric	Waldron, AR	National Avg
Population	3,375	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Boles, AR 8 mi Mansfield, AR 14 mi Huntington, AR 16 mi Hartford, AR 18 mi Booneville, AR 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Waldron

Waldron, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72958

Waldron vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waldron, AR affordable or expensive?

Waldron's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waldron roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $91,500 and median rent is $624/month.

What is the crime rate in Waldron, AR?

Waldron's violent crime rate is 298.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2325.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waldron?

Public schools in Waldron are operated by WALDRON SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waldron, AR a good place to live?

Waldron, AR has a population of 3,375, a median household income of $39,750, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%. 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 Waldron?

Waldron averages 50.6°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 2.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waldron?

Waldron, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72958.

What is the population of Waldron?

The population of Waldron, Arkansas is 3,375 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waldron?

Key numbers for living in Waldron: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $91,500, median household income $39,750, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waldron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.