At a Glance
Median Income
$43,287
$21,844 per capita
Home Value
$123,200
Zillow: $177,776
Median Rent
$875/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
615/100K
2,503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Dardanelle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dardanelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dardanelle a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dardanelle residents earn a median household income of $43,287 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,844. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,765 business establishments, including 150 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dardanelle is $123,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,776. Median rent is $875/month, with 27.2% 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
Dardanelle reports 615 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,503/100K. The murder rate is 22.0/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Dardanelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dardanelle has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,517
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,241/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,287
Per Capita$21,844
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$4,153M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,200
Rent$875
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$177,776
Housing Units1,840
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent615/100K
Property2,503/100K
Murder22.0/100K
Assault351/100K
Burglary768/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,343/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation333 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Dardanelle was founded in 1855.
The median home in Dardanelle was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 150 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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