At a Glance
Median Income
$60,350
$29,219 per capita
Home Value
$217,200
Zillow: $281,711
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
14.0% 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 $60,350 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,219. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,629 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pea Ridge is $217,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,711. Median rent is $1,174/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
21.5% of adults in Pea Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pea Ridge has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,934
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,350
Per Capita$29,219
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$7,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,200
Rent$1,174
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$281,711
Housing Units1,571
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain66.4 in/yr
Elevation151 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Pea Ridge was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.