Nashville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Hempstead County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,114 Population 752/sq mi density
$39,207 Median Income $22,060 per capita
$138,400 Home Value $185,770 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
424 Violent Crime/100K 2,269 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$39,207 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$138,400 home value, $698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nashville, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,207
48% below
$22,060 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
51% below
Zillow: $185,770
Median Rent
$698/mo
40% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
424/100K
12% above
2,269/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Nashville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
49%
Rent
60%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
250%
Crime
112%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nashville 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

Nashville residents earn a median household income of $39,207 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,060. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nashville is $138,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,770. Median rent is $698/month, with 27.0% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Nashville reports 424 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,269/100K.

Education

10.9% of adults in Nashville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nashville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,114
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density752/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$39,207
Per Capita$22,060
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$1,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,400
Rent$698
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$185,770
Housing Units2,004
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent424/100K
Property2,269/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,967/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation449 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute13 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Nashville was founded in 1835.
The median home in Nashville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.