Arkansas · Metropolitan Area
Greenwood is a small city in Arkansas with a population of 9,570. Residents earn $65,745 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Greenwood receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Greenwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Greenwood is $65,745, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Greenwood is $177,300, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Greenwood is below the national average at 203 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 534 per 100,000, 73% below the national average.
28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Greenwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,745 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,129 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,061 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,751 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,751 |
| County GDP | $9,255M |
| Restaurants | 302 |
| Healthcare | 482 |
| Retail | 538 |
| Manufacturing | 156 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,305 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.86% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $177,300 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,784 |
| Median List Price | $229,000 |
| Median List Price | $229,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $143 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 26.2% |
| Inventory | 42 |
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,305 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.86% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,659/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 482 |
| Total Violent | 203.0/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 32.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 171.0/100K |
| Total Property | 534.3/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 160.3/100K |
| Theft | 374.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.3 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2269°N, 94.2764°W |
| County FIPS | 05131 |
Winner: Republican by 37.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.3% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 482 |
| Restaurants | 302 |
| Retail Stores | 538 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |