Western Grove, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
424 Population 393/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $18,809 per capita
$136,800 Home Value $213,819 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$136,800 home value, $575/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Western Grove, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,625
46% below
$18,809 per capita
Home Value
$136,800
51% below
Zillow: $213,819
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
30.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Western Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
49%
Rent
49%
Poverty
248%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Western Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Western Grove residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,809. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.7% 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 Western Grove is $136,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,819. Median rent is $575/month, with 27.5% 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 1975.

Education

13.0% of adults in Western Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Western Grove 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

Population424
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$18,809
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$793

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,800
Rent$575
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$213,819
Housing Units194
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,365/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation1,062 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Western Grove was built in 1975.
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.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.