Sweet Home, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,206 Population 310/sq mi density
$160,300 Home Value $162,925 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sweet Home, AR

At a Glance

Home Value
$160,300
43% below
Zillow: $162,925
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
59.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
49% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Sweet Home Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
57%
Poverty
479%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
353%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sweet Home a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sweet Home is $160,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,925. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

14.4% of adults in Sweet Home hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sweet Home has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Data Overview

People

Population1,206
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,810
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty59.4%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221

Housing

Home Value$160,300
Rent
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$162,925
Housing Units352
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity47.8%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,283/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation283 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband56.7%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Sweet Home was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.