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Cave City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
Cave City, AR
At a Glance
How Cave City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cave City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cave City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cave City residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,895. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cave City is $119,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,417. Median rent is $636/month, with 31.4% 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
Cave City reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,181/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Cave City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cave City has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.