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Knobel, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Clay County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
177 Population 421/sq mi density
$95,508 Median Income $45,027 per capita
$9,999 Home Value $95,431 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 1,721 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$95,508 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Knobel, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,508
27% above
$45,027 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
96% below
Zillow: $95,431
Violent Crime
407/100K
7% above
1,721/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
94% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Knobel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
127%
Home Value
4%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
107%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Knobel a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Knobel residents earn a median household income of $95,508 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,027. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 352 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Knobel is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,431. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Knobel reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,721/100K.

Education

2.0% of adults in Knobel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Knobel has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population177
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female31% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,508
Per Capita$45,027
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$476M
Avg Weekly Wage$810

Housing

A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$95,431
Housing Units147
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent407/100K
Property1,721/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,838/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation281 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Knobel was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.