At a Glance
Median Income
$56,424
$30,533 per capita
Home Value
$163,400
Zillow: $213,894
Median Rent
$774/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
720/100K
1,707/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.5% smoking rate
How Beebe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beebe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beebe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beebe residents earn a median household income of $56,424 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,533. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Beebe is $163,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,894. Median rent is $774/month, with 26.8% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Beebe reports 720 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,707/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Beebe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beebe has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,580
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,424
Per Capita$30,533
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,400
Rent$774
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$213,894
Housing Units3,582
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent720/100K
Property1,707/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,839/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation254 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Beebe was founded in 1875.
The median home in Beebe was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.