At a Glance
Median Income
$47,596
$27,859 per capita
Home Value
$122,600
Zillow: $178,159
Median Rent
$676/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
852/100K
3,710/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Mulberry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mulberry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mulberry 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
Mulberry residents earn a median household income of $47,596 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,859. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,281 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mulberry is $122,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,159. Median rent is $676/month, with 19.4% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Mulberry reports 852 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 124% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,710/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Mulberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mulberry has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,573
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,596
Per Capita$27,859
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,600
Rent$676
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$178,159
Housing Units820
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
F
Violent852/100K
Property3,710/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault669/100K
Burglary608/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation430 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mulberry was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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