Mammoth Spring, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Oregon County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
871 Population 675/sq mi density
$30,800 Median Income $19,829 per capita
$99,400 Home Value $179,832 Zillow
$329 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
106 Violent Crime/100K 317 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,800 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$99,400 home value, $329/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Mammoth Spring, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,800
59% below
$19,829 per capita
Home Value
$99,400
65% below
Zillow: $179,832
Median Rent
$329/mo
72% below
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
72% below
317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Mammoth Spring Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
35%
Rent
28%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mammoth Spring a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mammoth Spring residents earn a median household income of $30,800 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,829. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 264 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mammoth Spring is $99,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,832. Median rent is $329/month, with 26.1% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Mammoth Spring reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 317/100K.

Education

17.8% of adults in Mammoth Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mammoth Spring has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population871
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,800
Per Capita$19,829
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$289M
Avg Weekly Wage$697

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,400
Rent$329
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$179,832
Housing Units490
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent106/100K
Property317/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,165/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation569 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute22 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Mammoth Spring was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.