Living in Bald Knob, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bald Knob · Census data 2020–2024
Bald Knob has 2,518 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $48,355 (20% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $142,400, the median rent is $818/month.
Bald Knob at a glance
- Population
- 2,518
- Median age
- 40.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $48,355State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $142,400State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $818/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Bald Knob a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bald Knob
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bald Knob the median home value is $142,400, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,070 a month in housing costs.
Bald Knob median household income
The median household income in Bald Knob is $48,355 and the income per person is $23,920. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Bald Knob: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,091
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.59
Bald Knob demographics
- Population
- 2,518
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 974
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bald Knob ›
Education in Bald Knob
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Bald Knob have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bald Knob
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Bald Knob vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Knob | 2,518 | $48,355 | $142,400 | $818 |
| Judsonia | 2,052 | $43,279 | $117,600 | $598 |
| Russell | 218 | $22,917 | $75,000 | $298 |
| Kensett | 1,937 | $31,207 | $90,400 | $744 |
| Bradford | 522 | $33,977 | $89,600 | $475 |
| Searcy | 23,340 | $52,170 | $188,500 | $905 |
| Higginson | 1,055 | $76,957 | $132,000 | $1,016 |
| Augusta | 1,859 | $50,575 | $117,000 | $650 |
| Griffithville | 249 | $32,000 | $72,000 | $700 |
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What is the median household income in Bald Knob, AR?
The median household income in Bald Knob is $48,355, 20% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bald Knob?
The median home value in Bald Knob is $142,400, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Bald Knob?
The median gross rent in Bald Knob is $818 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Bald Knob, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Bald Knob?
The median age in Bald Knob is 40.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Bald Knob?
The average commute to work in Bald Knob is 18 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bald Knob?
The unemployment rate in Bald Knob is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bald Knob?
14.1% of adults in Bald Knob have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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