At a Glance
Median Income
$32,868
$18,490 per capita
Home Value
$92,100
Zillow: $200,929
Median Rent
$774/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
3,461/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Colcord Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colcord's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colcord 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
Colcord residents earn a median household income of $32,868 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,490. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colcord is $92,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,929. Median rent is $774/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Colcord reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,461/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Colcord hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colcord has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population888
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,868
Per Capita$18,490
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,100
Rent$774
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$200,929
Housing Units364
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property3,461/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault119/100K
Burglary1,074/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,152 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband58.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Colcord was founded in 1905.
The median home in Colcord was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.