Morrilton, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
7,022 Population 795/sq mi density
$38,056 Median Income $22,967 per capita
$150,900 Home Value $172,088 Zillow
$623 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
534 Violent Crime/100K 2,882 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$38,056 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$150,900 home value, $623/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
534 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Morrilton, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,056
49% below
$22,967 per capita
Home Value
$150,900
46% below
Zillow: $172,088
Median Rent
$623/mo
46% below
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
534/100K
41% above
2,882/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Morrilton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
54%
Rent
54%
Poverty
196%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
369%
Crime
141%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morrilton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morrilton residents earn a median household income of $38,056 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,967. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morrilton is $150,900 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,088. Median rent is $623/month, with 36.2% 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

Morrilton reports 534 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,882/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Morrilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morrilton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,022
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$38,056
Per Capita$22,967
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A
Home Value$150,900
Rent$623
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$172,088
Housing Units3,135
Rent Burden36.2%

Crime

F
Violent534/100K
Property2,882/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation350 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Morrilton was founded in 1879.
The median home in Morrilton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.