What are the schools like in Widener, AR?

School district data for Widener is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Widener?

The median household income in Widener, AR is $38,472 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 24.0%.

What is the weather like in Widener, AR?

Widener has an average high temperature of 49.1°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Widener, AR affordable or expensive?

Widener's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Widener is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $37,500 and the median rent is $783 per month.

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

Widener has a violent crime rate of 852.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1732.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Widener, AR a Good Place to Live?

Widener is a small town of 246 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $38,472 and a 24.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Widener stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Widener is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Widener 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: 82.1

Widener's overall cost of living index is 82.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Widener costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Widener, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$37,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$783	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,472	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Widener's violent crime rate is 852.2 per 100,000 residents — 124% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

852.2 /100k

Property Crime

1732.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Widener, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Widener sees average highs of 49.1°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation and 1.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Widener, AR
Average High — January	49.1°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	51.8"
Annual Snowfall	1.9"

Demographics

Metric	Widener, AR	National Avg
Population	246	—
Median Age	27.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	24.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	43.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.7%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madison, AR 3 mi Forrest City, AR 6 mi Caldwell, AR 8 mi Colt, AR 11 mi Haynes, AR 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Widener

Widener, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72394

Widener vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Widener, AR affordable or expensive?

Widener's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Widener roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $37,500 and median rent is $783/month.

What is the crime rate in Widener, AR?

Widener's violent crime rate is 852.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1732.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Widener?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Widener, AR a good place to live?

Widener, AR has a population of 246, a median household income of $38,472, and an unemployment rate of 24.0%. 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 Widener?

Widener averages 49.1°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches with about 1.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Widener?

Widener, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72394.

What is the population of Widener?

The population of Widener, Arkansas is 246 with a median age of 27.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Widener?

Key numbers for living in Widener: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $37,500, median household income $38,472, crime index 168 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Widener side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.