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Oppelo, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County
Oppelo, AR
At a Glance
How Oppelo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oppelo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oppelo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oppelo residents earn a median household income of $65,813 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,836. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Oppelo is $124,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,407. Median rent is $749/month, with 18.5% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Oppelo reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,818/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Oppelo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oppelo 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.