At a Glance
Median Income
$52,009
$32,336 per capita
Home Value
$125,200
Zillow: $198,725
Median Rent
$893/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
391/100K
1,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
16.3% smoking rate
How Barling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barling a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barling residents earn a median household income of $52,009 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,336. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barling is $125,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,725. Median rent is $893/month, with 23.0% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Barling reports 391 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,360/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Barling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barling has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,919
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,009
Per Capita$32,336
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,200
Rent$893
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$198,725
Housing Units2,434
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent391/100K
Property1,360/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation398 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Barling was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.