West Point, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
126 Population 293/sq mi density
$74,500 Home Value $182,187 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

West Point, AR

At a Glance

Home Value
$74,500
74% below
Zillow: $182,187
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
278% above
29.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
47% above
28.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How West Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
26%
Poverty
237%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
378%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Point a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Point is $74,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,187. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

13.5% of adults in West Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Point has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population126
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$13,832
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty29.4%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Housing

Home Value$74,500
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$182,187
Housing Units58
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking28.5%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death11,839/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation220 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute13 min
Broadband55.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

West Point was founded in 1858.
The median home in West Point was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
66.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.