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Fordyce, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cleveland County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,320 Population 493/sq mi density
$43,056 Median Income $23,587 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $111,002 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,122 Violent Crime/100K 5,688 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,056 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,122 violent crimes/100K (195% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fordyce, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,056
43% below
$23,587 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $111,002
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,122/100K
195% above
5,688/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Fordyce Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
33%
Rent
55%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
295%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fordyce 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

Fordyce residents earn a median household income of $43,056 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,587. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 127 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fordyce is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,002. Median rent is $642/month, with 25.6% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Fordyce reports 1,122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 195% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,688/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Fordyce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fordyce has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,320
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,056
Per Capita$23,587
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$642
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$111,002
Housing Units1,613
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent1,122/100K
Property5,688/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault801/100K
Burglary1,682/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,720/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation265 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fordyce was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.