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Green Forest, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Carroll County County
Green Forest, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Green Forest a Good Place to Live?
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $202,409. 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 651 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,389/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.