Very AffordableVery SafeOZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Western Grove is a small town of 461 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $43,750
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Western Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Western Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Western Grove 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: 85.2
Western Grove's overall cost of living index is 85.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Western Grove costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Western Grove, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$586
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Western Grove's violent crime rate is 283.8 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
283.8 /100k
Property Crime
503.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Western Grove is served primarily by OZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Western Grove, AR
National Avg
School District
OZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Western Grove sees average highs of 46.8°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Western Grove's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Western Grove roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,500 and median rent is $586/month.
Western Grove's violent crime rate is 283.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 503.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Western Grove are operated by OZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.5:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Western Grove, AR has a population of 461, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Western Grove averages 46.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches
with about 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Western Grove, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72685.
The population of Western Grove, Arkansas is 461 with a median age of 28.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Western Grove: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $111,500, median household income $43,750, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Western Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
