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Ratcliff, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Logan County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
111 Population 61/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $29,668 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $149,090 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
659 Violent Crime/100K 4,731 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ratcliff, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$29,668 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $149,090
Violent Crime
659/100K
74% above
4,731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Ratcliff Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
272%
Crime
174%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ratcliff a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ratcliff residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,668. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 454 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ratcliff is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,090. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Ratcliff reports 659 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,731/100K.

Education

12.0% of adults in Ratcliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ratcliff has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population111
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$29,668
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$727M
Avg Weekly Wage$787

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$149,090
Housing Units85
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent659/100K
Property4,731/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation408 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute32 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ratcliff was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.