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Western Grove, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
424 Population 393/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $18,809 per capita
$136,800 Home Value $203,605 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
760 Violent Crime/100K 4,934 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$136,800 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
760 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
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: $203,605
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
760/100K
100% above
4,934/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
30.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

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
69%
Crime
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Western Grove a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $203,605. 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.

Safety & Crime

Western Grove reports 760 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,934/100K.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population424
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$18,809
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$793

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,800
Rent$575
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$203,605
Housing Units194
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent760/100K
Property4,934/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.