Bradford, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Jackson County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
513 Population 590/sq mi density
$31,375 Median Income $18,494 per capita
$87,500 Home Value $145,164 Zillow
$450 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
295 Violent Crime/100K 2,946 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$31,375 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $450/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradford, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,375
58% below
$18,494 per capita
Home Value
$87,500
69% below
Zillow: $145,164
Median Rent
$450/mo
61% below
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
22% below
2,946/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
29.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Bradford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
31%
Rent
39%
Poverty
240%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
247%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradford a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bradford residents earn a median household income of $31,375 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,494. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradford is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,164. Median rent is $450/month, with 29.8% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Bradford reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,946/100K.

Education

8.0% of adults in Bradford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradford has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population513
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$31,375
Per Capita$18,494
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty29.8%
County GDP$988M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent$450
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$145,164
Housing Units327
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent295/100K
Property2,946/100K

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death14,435/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation242 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradford was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.