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El Dorado, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Union County County
El Dorado, AR
At a Glance
How El Dorado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Dorado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is El Dorado a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
El Dorado residents earn a median household income of $45,159 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,624. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,165 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Dorado is $113,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,373. Median rent is $845/month, with 30.8% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
El Dorado reports 1,341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 253% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,589/100K. The murder rate is 16.8/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in El Dorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Dorado has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.