Arkansas · Metropolitan Area
Mulberry is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 1,573. Residents earn $47,596 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mulberry receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Mulberry has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mulberry is $47,596, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Mulberry is $122,600, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 2,095 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,313 per 100,000, 120% above the national average.
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Mulberry enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,596 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,859 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $938 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,294 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,281 |
| County GDP | $2,328M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 121 |
| Retail | 165 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,191 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.79% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $122,600 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $178,159 |
| $/Sq Ft | $114 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 107.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $676 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,191 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.79% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,457/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 121 |
| Total Violent | 2,094.9/100K |
| 451% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 246.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 1,848.4/100K |
| Total Property | 4,313.0/100K |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,725.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,464.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 123.2/100K |
| Arson | 61.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.4 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5085°N, 94.0748°W |
| County FIPS | 05033 |
Winner: Republican by 58.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.3% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 121 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 165 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |