At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$29,668 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $149,090
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
17.5%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
17.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ratcliff a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 17.5% (386% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population111
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$29,668
Unemployment17.5%
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%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,583/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
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
Broadband76.7%
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.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.