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Morrilton, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
7,022 Population 795/sq mi density
$38,056 Median Income $22,967 per capita
$150,900 Home Value $165,762 Zillow
$623 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
392 Violent Crime/100K 3,619 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$38,056 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$150,900 home value, $623/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
392 violent crimes/100K (3% 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: $165,762
Median Rent
$623/mo
46% below
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
392/100K
3% above
3,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

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
197%
Crime
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morrilton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 7.1% (97% 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 $165,762. 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 392 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,619/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population7,022
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$38,056
Per Capita$22,967
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A
Home Value$150,900
Rent$623
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$165,762
Housing Units3,135
Rent Burden36.2%

Crime

F
Violent392/100K
Property3,619/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault196/100K
Burglary136/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.