Pea Ridge, AR
Census place 0554200 · pop 8,108
Sales & income are statewide.
The breakdown — worst first
U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities
380 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities
18.2% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).
U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities
28.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.
U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities
$297,500 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.
U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities
35.2% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).
U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities
9.4% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.
U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities
88/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities
12.9% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.
U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities
$1,708/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).
U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities
24.5% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.
U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities
22 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.
U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities
$95,521 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.
U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities
591 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities
78.2% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.
U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities
95.9% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities
2.8% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities
0.46% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.
U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities
Gini 0.36 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).
U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities
3.2% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.
U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities
+41.8% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?
Not measured for Pea Ridge: Air, Bad air. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.
Frequently asked
- Is Pea Ridge, AR a good place to live?
- By the numbers, Pea Ridge scores 62/100 — a C (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 20 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is population growth (5yr) and its weakest is violent crime rate. Arkansas overall ranks #35 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
- How safe is Pea Ridge, AR?
- Pea Ridge reports 380 violent crimes per 100k and 591 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
- Is Pea Ridge, AR expensive to live in?
- Pea Ridge has a median home value of $297,500 and typical rent around $1,708/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
- What's the biggest downside of living in Pea Ridge, AR?
- Its weakest measured area is violent crime rate (380/100k) — 26/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
- What is Pea Ridge, AR best at?
- Its strongest measured area is population growth (5yr) (+41.8%) — 98/100, better than most U.S. cities.
Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.