What are the schools like in Weiner, AR?

Weiner is served primarily by HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Weiner?

The median household income in Weiner, AR is $52,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Weiner, AR?

Weiner has an average high temperature of 46.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Weiner, AR affordable or expensive?

Weiner's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weiner is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $81,100 and the median rent is $728 per month.

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

Weiner has a violent crime rate of 731.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1895.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weiner, AR a Good Place to Live?

Weiner is a small town of 675 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $52,917 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

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

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

All Weiner 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: 85.4

Weiner's overall cost of living index is 85.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weiner costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Weiner, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$728	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Weiner's violent crime rate is 731.0 per 100,000 residents — 92% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

731.0 /100k

Property Crime

1895.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Weiner is served primarily by HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weiner, AR	National Avg
School District	HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weiner sees average highs of 46.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Weiner, AR
Average High — January	46.6°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Weiner, AR	National Avg
Population	675	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	27.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waldenburg, AR 4 mi Fisher, AR 10 mi Grubbs, AR 10 mi Harrisburg, AR 11 mi Amagon, AR 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Weiner

Weiner, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72479

Weiner vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weiner, AR affordable or expensive?

Weiner's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Weiner roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $81,100 and median rent is $728/month.

What is the crime rate in Weiner, AR?

Weiner's violent crime rate is 731.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1895.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weiner?

Public schools in Weiner are operated by HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weiner, AR a good place to live?

Weiner, AR has a population of 675, a median household income of $52,917, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Weiner?

Weiner averages 46.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weiner?

Weiner, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72479.

What is the population of Weiner?

The population of Weiner, Arkansas is 675 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weiner?

Key numbers for living in Weiner: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $81,100, median household income $52,917, crime index 152 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weiner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.