At a Glance
Median Income
$78,841
$29,125 per capita
Home Value
$182,100
Zillow: $208,151
Median Rent
$1,147/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.6% smoking rate
How Ward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ward a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ward residents earn a median household income of $78,841 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,125. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ward is $182,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,151. Median rent is $1,147/month, with 20.0% 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 2007.
Safety & Crime
Ward reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,083/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Ward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ward has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,367
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,406/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,841
Per Capita$29,125
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,100
Rent$1,147
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$208,151
Housing Units2,339
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
F
Violent281/100K
Property1,083/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,839/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation263 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Ward was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.