Calico Rock, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,795 Population 377/sq mi density
$26,250 Median Income $11,460 per capita
$119,300 Home Value $197,439 Zillow
$347 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,250 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $347/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Calico Rock, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,250
65% below
$11,460 per capita
Home Value
$119,300
58% below
Zillow: $197,439
Median Rent
$347/mo
70% below
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
68.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Calico Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
42%
Rent
30%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calico Rock a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calico Rock residents earn a median household income of $26,250 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,460. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,323 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calico Rock is $119,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,439. Median rent is $347/month, with 29.1% 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 1984.

Education

11.4% of adults in Calico Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Calico Rock has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,795
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density377/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,250
Per Capita$11,460
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$866

Housing

A
Home Value$119,300
Rent$347
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$197,439
Housing Units524
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,057/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation507 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Calico Rock was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.