At a Glance
Median Income
$70,486
$34,369 per capita
Home Value
$182,800
Zillow: $298,669
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
301 sunny days/yr
How West Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Fork a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Fork residents earn a median household income of $70,486 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,369. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,052 business establishments, including 651 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Fork is $182,800 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,669. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 21.6% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
West Fork reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,272/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in West Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Fork has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,131
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density837/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,486
Per Capita$34,369
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$18,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,148
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,800
Rent$1,059
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$298,669
Housing Units1,149
Rent Burden21.6%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,272/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary262/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,081/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,368 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries10
Did You Know?
West Fork was founded in 1848.
The median home in West Fork was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 651 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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