Arkansas
Bull Shoals is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 1,687. Residents earn $46,848 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bull Shoals receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Bull Shoals has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Bull Shoals is $46,848, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Bull Shoals is $157,200, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Bull Shoals is below the national average at 153 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,478 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Bull Shoals enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,848 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,659 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $793 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,740 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $774M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,275 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.45% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $157,200 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $204,709 |
| Census Median Rent | $670 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,275 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.45% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,365/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Total Violent | 152.9/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 51.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 101.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,478.1/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 458.7/100K |
| Theft | 968.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 51.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 645 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3736°N, 92.5915°W |
| County FIPS | 05089 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.8% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |