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Bigelow, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Perry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
527 Population 561/sq mi density
$71,042 Median Income $25,576 per capita
$155,400 Home Value $163,058 Zillow
$719 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,042 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,400 home value, $719/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bigelow, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,042
5% below
$25,576 per capita
Home Value
$155,400
45% below
Zillow: $163,058
Median Rent
$719/mo
38% below
15.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,134/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Bigelow Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bigelow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
55%
Rent
62%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bigelow a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bigelow residents earn a median household income of $71,042 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,576. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 152 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bigelow is $155,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,058. Median rent is $719/month, with 15.8% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Bigelow reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,134/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in Bigelow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bigelow has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population527
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,042
Per Capita$25,576
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$266M
Avg Weekly Wage$819

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,400
Rent$719
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$163,058
Housing Units153
Rent Burden15.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,134/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation327 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Bigelow was founded in 1905.
The median home in Bigelow was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.