Clarendon, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Monroe County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,565 Population 894/sq mi density
$33,500 Median Income $21,376 per capita
$72,400 Home Value $98,651 Zillow
$504 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
763 Violent Crime/100K 1,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$33,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,400 home value, $504/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
763 violent crimes/100K (101% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarendon, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,500
55% below
$21,376 per capita
Home Value
$72,400
74% below
Zillow: $98,651
Median Rent
$504/mo
57% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
763/100K
101% above
1,526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Clarendon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
26%
Rent
43%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
201%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarendon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarendon residents earn a median household income of $33,500 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,376. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 232 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarendon is $72,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,651. Median rent is $504/month, with 29.6% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Clarendon reports 763 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 101% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,526/100K.

Education

13.5% of adults in Clarendon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarendon has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,565
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density894/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$33,500
Per Capita$21,376
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$265M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,400
Rent$504
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$98,651
Housing Units655
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent763/100K
Property1,526/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death18,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.1 in/yr
Elevation173 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband63.1%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Clarendon was founded in 1859.
The median home in Clarendon was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.