At a Glance
Median Income
$93,627
$37,153 per capita
Home Value
$255,600
Zillow: $345,794
Median Rent
$1,395/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
385/100K
1,108/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
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+
3.5 / 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 $93,627 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,153. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pea Ridge is $255,600 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,794. Median rent is $1,395/month, with 26.2% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Pea Ridge reports 385 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,108/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Pea Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pea Ridge has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,348
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,627
Per Capita$37,153
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,600
Rent$1,395
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$345,794
Housing Units2,613
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent385/100K
Property1,108/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault321/100K
Burglary144/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,313 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Pea Ridge was built in 1998.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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