What are the schools like in Yellville, AR?

Yellville is served primarily by YELLVILLE SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.

What is the median household income in Yellville?

The median household income in Yellville, AR is $33,983 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.5%.

What is the weather like in Yellville, AR?

Yellville has an average high temperature of 46.4°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Yellville, AR affordable or expensive?

Yellville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Yellville is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $136,300 and the median rent is $683 per month.

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

Yellville has a violent crime rate of 383.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1335.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Yellville, AR a Good Place to Live?

Yellville is a small town of 1,159 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $33,983 and a 12.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

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

All Yellville 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: 87.4

Yellville's overall cost of living index is 87.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Yellville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Yellville, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$136,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$683	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,983	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Yellville's violent crime rate is 383.4 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

383.4 /100k

Property Crime

1335.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Yellville is served primarily by YELLVILLE SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Yellville, AR	National Avg
School District	YELLVILLE SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yellville sees average highs of 46.4°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation and 4.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Yellville, AR
Average High — January	46.4°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.1"
Annual Snowfall	4.4"

Demographics

Metric	Yellville, AR	National Avg
Population	1,159	—
Median Age	33.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Summit, AR 2 mi Flippin, AR 6 mi Pyatt, AR 9 mi Cotter, AR 10 mi Bull Shoals, AR 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Yellville

Yellville, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72687

Yellville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yellville, AR affordable or expensive?

Yellville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Yellville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $136,300 and median rent is $683/month.

What is the crime rate in Yellville, AR?

Yellville's violent crime rate is 383.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1335.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Yellville?

Public schools in Yellville are operated by YELLVILLE SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Yellville, AR a good place to live?

Yellville, AR has a population of 1,159, a median household income of $33,983, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%. 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 Yellville?

Yellville averages 46.4°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches with about 4.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Yellville?

Yellville, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72687.

What is the population of Yellville?

The population of Yellville, Arkansas is 1,159 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yellville?

Key numbers for living in Yellville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $136,300, median household income $33,983, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yellville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.