Green Forest, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Carroll County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,072 Population 1,244/sq mi density
$63,813 Median Income $22,314 per capita
$127,100 Home Value $212,909 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
560 Violent Crime/100K 591 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,813 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,100 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
560 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Green Forest, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,813
15% below
$22,314 per capita
Home Value
$127,100
55% below
Zillow: $212,909
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
560/100K
47% above
591/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
61.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Green Forest Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
45%
Rent
69%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Green Forest a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Green Forest residents earn a median household income of $63,813 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,314. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Green Forest is $127,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,909. Median rent is $803/month, with 21.8% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Green Forest reports 560 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 591/100K.

Education

12.6% of adults in Green Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 61.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Green Forest has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,072
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,244/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born32.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,813
Per Capita$22,314
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,309M
Avg Weekly Wage$775

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,100
Rent$803
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$212,909
Housing Units1,111
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

F
Violent560/100K
Property591/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,688/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation1,334 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+61.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute12 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Green Forest was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
32.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.