All Countries
Garfield, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Barry County County
Garfield, AR
At a Glance
How Garfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Garfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Garfield residents earn a median household income of $70,909 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,776. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 955 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garfield is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,149. Median rent is $858/month, with 16.7% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Garfield reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,678/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Garfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garfield has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.