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Central City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sebastian County County
Central City, AR
At a Glance
How Central City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Central City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Central City residents earn a median household income of $71,071 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,041. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central City is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,697. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 35.3% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Central City reports 819 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 116% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,079/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Central City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.