Blue Mountain, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Logan County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
150 Population 140/sq mi density
$79,000 Home Value $175,533 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Blue Mountain, AR

At a Glance

Home Value
$79,000
72% below
Zillow: $175,533
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
65.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
76.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Blue Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
28%
Poverty
620%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blue Mountain a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blue Mountain is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,533. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

7.8% of adults in Blue Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 65.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blue Mountain has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population150
Median Age13.5 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$11,094
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty76.9%
County GDP$727M
Avg Weekly Wage$787

Housing

Home Value$79,000
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$175,533
Housing Units45
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation527 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+65.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Blue Mountain was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.