At a Glance
Median Income
$67,708
$42,295 per capita
Home Value
$186,900
Zillow: $207,022
Median Rent
$953/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
15.3% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pea Ridge residents earn a median household income of $67,708 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,295. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pea Ridge is $186,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,022. Median rent is $953/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
46.6% of adults in Pea Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pea Ridge has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,188
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density3,098/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,708
Per Capita$42,295
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,900
Rent$953
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$207,022
Housing Units3,403
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death17,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation628 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Pea Ridge was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.