Valley Springs, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
198 Population 388/sq mi density
$69,141 Median Income $27,460 per capita
$102,300 Home Value $203,605 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,141 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,300 home value, $813/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Valley Springs, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,141
8% below
$27,460 per capita
Home Value
$102,300
64% below
Zillow: $203,605
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Valley Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
36%
Rent
70%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valley Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Valley Springs residents earn a median household income of $69,141 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,460. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Valley Springs is $102,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,605. Median rent is $813/month, with 14.4% 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 1974.

Education

7.8% of adults in Valley Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valley Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population198
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,141
Per Capita$27,460
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$793

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,300
Rent$813
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$203,605
Housing Units86
Rent Burden14.4%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,365/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation1,063 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Valley Springs was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.