Woodson is a small town of 661 in Arkansas, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Woodson stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Woodson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Woodson 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: 89.1
Woodson's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Woodson costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Woodson, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Woodson's violent crime rate is 1329.1 per 100,000 residents
— 250% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1329.1 /100k
Property Crime
4367.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Woodson, AR
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
68.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Woodson sees average highs of 50.5°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 54.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Woodson's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Woodson roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Woodson's violent crime rate is 1329.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4367.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Woodson, AR has a population of 661, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Woodson averages 50.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.0 inches
with about 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Woodson, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72180.
The population of Woodson, Arkansas is 661 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Woodson: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 293 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.