Faulkner County, Arkansas
Among the top 21% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 1% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
- top 11% for broadband access
- top 16% for park & nature access
- bottom 5% for violent crime
Faulkner County is a county in Arkansas with about 125,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include broadband access, park & nature access, and unemployment. It rates lower on sales tax and violent crime.
Official websitefaulknercounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.3 in3.8 in
oppressive 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 36% of US counties
Home Value$196k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$931better than 30% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.58%better than 78% of US counties
Income Tax4.40%better than 67% of US counties
Sales Tax9.45%better than 6% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.39%better than 51% of US counties
Unemployment3.3%better than 78% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.4 in80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.4 inbetter than 71% of US counties
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 12% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk86.2better than 14% of US counties
School Quality37.5better than 11% of US counties
Violent Crime2138/100kbetter than 5% of US counties
Property Crime2160/100kbetter than 11% of US counties
Community
Population124,61184th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3357th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9518th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3040th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.9%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.3%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.4%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 38% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 64% of US counties
Airport Distance135 mibetter than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.2%better than 89% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.40better than 28% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 84% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Faulkner County an affordable place to live?
- Faulkner County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 36% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Faulkner County?
- The median home value in Faulkner County is $196k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Faulkner County?
- Median household income in Faulkner County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Faulkner County?
- Median gross rent in Faulkner County is $931 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Faulkner County safe?
- Faulkner County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2138/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 2160/100k.
- What is the weather like in Faulkner County?
- Faulkner County averages 81°F in July and 40°F in January, with 52.4 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Faulkner County?
- Public-school quality in Faulkner County is below average, scoring better than 11% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Faulkner County?
- The average one-way commute in Faulkner County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)