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Bald Knob, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County
Bald Knob, AR
At a Glance
How Bald Knob Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bald Knob's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bald Knob a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bald Knob residents earn a median household income of $49,107 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,246. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bald Knob is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,076. Median rent is $757/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Bald Knob reports 801 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 111% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,109/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Bald Knob hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bald Knob has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.