At a Glance
Median Income
$32,738
$17,016 per capita
Home Value
$99,800
Zillow: $153,474
Median Rent
$594/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
518/100K
3,601/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.6%
30.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Stilwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stilwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stilwell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stilwell residents earn a median household income of $32,738 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,016. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 355 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stilwell is $99,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,474. Median rent is $594/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Stilwell reports 518 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,601/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Stilwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stilwell has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population3,740
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,738
Per Capita$17,016
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty28.8%
County GDP$593M
Avg Weekly Wage$815
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,800
Rent$594
Ownership43.2%
Zillow$153,474
Housing Units1,741
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent518/100K
Property3,601/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault419/100K
Burglary691/100K
Health
Obesity49.6%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking30.4%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death16,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,093 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband53.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Stilwell was founded in 1897.
The median home in Stilwell was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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