Pulaski County, Arkansas
Among the top 11% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 0% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
- top 8% for walkability
- top 13% for park & nature access
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Pulaski County is a county in Arkansas with about 398,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, park & nature access, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteco.pulaski.ar.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.5 in3.6 in
oppressive 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 41% of US counties
Home Value$188k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$985better than 24% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 54% of US counties
Income Tax4.40%better than 67% of US counties
Sales Tax9.45%better than 6% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.12%better than 37% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 40% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation53.3 in82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.9 inbetter than 69% of US counties
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 15% of US counties
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk96.8better than 3% of US counties
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 3% of US counties
School Quality48.4better than 36% of US counties
Violent Crime4017/100kbetter than 1% of US counties
Property Crime4526/100kbetter than 1% of US counties
Community
Population398,32294th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.720th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5892nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.928th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+237th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)50.4%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)37.2%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 78% of US counties
Walkability9.8/20better than 92% of US counties
Airport Distance138 mibetter than 29% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.6%better than 65% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.05better than 67% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pulaski County an affordable place to live?
- Pulaski County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pulaski County?
- The median home value in Pulaski County is $188k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pulaski County?
- Median household income in Pulaski County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pulaski County?
- Median gross rent in Pulaski County is $985 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pulaski County safe?
- Pulaski County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 4017/100k (better than 0%). Property crime is 4526/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pulaski County?
- Pulaski County averages 82°F in July and 41°F in January, with 53.3 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pulaski County?
- Public-school quality in Pulaski County is below average, scoring better than 36% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pulaski County?
- The average one-way commute in Pulaski County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)