Gravette, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,629 Population 237/sq mi density
$65,014 Median Income $27,416 per capita
$189,100 Home Value $360,961 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
262 Violent Crime/100K 1,390 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,014 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,100 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Gravette, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,014
13% below
$27,416 per capita
Home Value
$189,100
33% below
Zillow: $360,961
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
12% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
1,390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Gravette Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
67%
Rent
88%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gravette a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gravette residents earn a median household income of $65,014 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,416. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gravette is $189,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,961. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 22.4% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

Gravette reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,390/100K.

Education

20.6% of adults in Gravette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gravette has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,629
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,014
Per Capita$27,416
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,100
Rent$1,028
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$360,961
Housing Units1,275
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property1,390/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,948/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation1,271 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Gravette was founded in 1899.
The median home in Gravette was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.