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Sunset, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crittenden County County
Sunset, AR
At a Glance
How Sunset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sunset a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sunset residents earn a median household income of $26,250 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,954. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,096 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunset is $58,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,519. Median rent is $771/month, with 45.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Sunset reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,363/100K.
Education
2.4% of adults in Sunset hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 67.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunset has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.