Siloam Springs, AR

Arkansas · Metropolitan Area

Siloam Springs is a small city in Arkansas with a population of 18,096. Residents earn $65,725 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
18,096 Population 1,474/sq mi density
$65,725 Median Income $26,929 per capita
$205,000 Home Value $282,732 Zillow
$941 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
330 Violent Crime/100K 3,135 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,725 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$205,000 home value, $941/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K (13% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,725
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $205,000
27% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 330/100K
13% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.1%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $941
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

How Siloam Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population18,096
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,474/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 58%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,725
Per Capita$26,929
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$26,126M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,000
Rent$941
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$282,732

Crime

F
Violent330/100K
Property3,135/100K
Murder6.2/100K
Assault262/100K
Burglary1,041/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,136 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+83.6%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute20 min
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Is Siloam Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Siloam Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Siloam Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Siloam Springs is $65,725, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Siloam Springs is $205,000, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Siloam Springs is below the national average at 330 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,135 per 100,000, 60% above the national average.

Education

27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Siloam Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Siloam Springs has a population of 18,096 with a density of 1,474 people per square mile. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (57.6%), with 7.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Black.

Population

18,096
Total Population
1,474
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg
12.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Siloam Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.5%
1% above US avg
Spanish20.5%
53% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Siloam Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Siloam Springs is $65,725, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Siloam Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,725
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,929
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
IRS Avg AGI$132,070

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,444
County GDP$26,126M

Business (County)

Restaurants586
Healthcare743
Retail873
Manufacturing192

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,666
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Siloam Springs is $205,000, 27% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $941 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $282,732.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$205,000
27% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$282,732
Median List Price$316,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$316,000
$/Sq Ft$165
Homes Sold24
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops16.4%
Inventory128

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$941
19% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,431

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,666
33% above US avg
Effective Rate2.28%
In Siloam Springs, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 30.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Siloam Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma10.0%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity30.3%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress14.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.2%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death6,948/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities743
Siloam Springs has a violent crime rate of 330 per 100,000 residents, 13% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,135 per 100,000 (60% above US avg). The murder rate is 6.2 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Siloam Springs vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent330.3/100K
13% below US avg
Murder6.2/100K
1% below US avg
Rape62.3/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault261.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,134.5/100K
60% above US avg
Burglary1,040.7/100K
Theft2,037.8/100K
Vehicle Theft56.1/100K
Arson6.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Siloam Springs has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,136 ft (346 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²)
Population Density1,474/sq mi
Coordinates36.1846°N, 94.5315°W
County FIPS05007
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.1%
D 35.2%

Winner: Republican by 27 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.1%
20% below US avg
High School+83.6%
School Test Score4.91
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,474/sq mi
Total Area12.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities743
Restaurants586
Retail Stores873

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Work from Home7.8%

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