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Patterson, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Woodruff County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
273 Population 242/sq mi density
$49,750 Median Income $22,980 per capita
$47,900 Home Value $75,238 Zillow
$583 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,900 home value, $583/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Patterson, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,750
34% below
$22,980 per capita
Home Value
$47,900
83% below
Zillow: $75,238
Median Rent
$583/mo
50% below
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Patterson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
17%
Rent
50%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Patterson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Patterson residents earn a median household income of $49,750 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,980. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Patterson is $47,900 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,238. Median rent is $583/month, with 32.1% 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

Patterson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,280/100K.

Education

4.4% of adults in Patterson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Patterson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population273
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,750
Per Capita$22,980
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$327M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,900
Rent$583
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$75,238
Housing Units162
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,280/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation199 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute16 min
Broadband52.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Patterson was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.