Booneville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Logan County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,814 Population 968/sq mi density
$49,653 Median Income $23,254 per capita
$91,800 Home Value $109,515 Zillow
$727 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
471 Violent Crime/100K 1,961 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,653 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,800 home value, $727/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Booneville, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,653
34% below
$23,254 per capita
Home Value
$91,800
67% below
Zillow: $109,515
Median Rent
$727/mo
37% below
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
471/100K
24% above
1,961/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Booneville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
33%
Rent
63%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
297%
Crime
124%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Booneville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Booneville residents earn a median household income of $49,653 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,254. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 454 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Booneville is $91,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,515. Median rent is $727/month, with 18.6% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Booneville reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,961/100K.

Education

11.0% of adults in Booneville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Booneville 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 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,814
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,653
Per Capita$23,254
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$727M
Avg Weekly Wage$787

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,800
Rent$727
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$109,515
Housing Units1,797
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

F
Violent471/100K
Property1,961/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation476 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Booneville was founded in 1878.
The median home in Booneville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.