At a Glance
Median Income
$57,273
$28,091 per capita
Home Value
$93,600
Zillow: $244,774
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
20.3% smoking rate
How Pea Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pea Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pea Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pea Ridge residents earn a median household income of $57,273 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,091. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pea Ridge is $93,600 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,774. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
20.8% of adults in Pea Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pea Ridge has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population808
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,273
Per Capita$28,091
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,600
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$244,774
Housing Units339
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation684 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Pea Ridge was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.