Sebastian County, Arkansas
Among the top 19% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
- top 10% for cost of living
- top 16% for commute time
- bottom 1% for property crime
Sebastian County is a county in Arkansas with about 128,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitesebastiancountyonline.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.2 in
muggy 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 90% of US counties
Home Value$155k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$805better than 53% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 66% of US counties
Income Tax4.42%better than 65% of US counties
Sales Tax9.45%better than 6% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.50%better than 49% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 40% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.5 in67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.9 inbetter than 69% of US counties
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 70% of US counties
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 21% of US counties
Comfortable Days72 daysbetter than 31% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk86.8better than 13% of US counties
School Quality47.6better than 34% of US counties
Violent Crime2626/100kbetter than 2% of US counties
Property Crime3744/100kbetter than 1% of US counties
Community
Population128,18484th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.021st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4877th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9727th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.7%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.9%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.5%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.7%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 84% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 76% of US counties
Airport Distance116 mibetter than 40% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.1%better than 42% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.79better than 45% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 30% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sebastian County an affordable place to live?
- Sebastian County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 90% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sebastian County?
- The median home value in Sebastian County is $155k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sebastian County?
- Median household income in Sebastian County is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sebastian County?
- Median gross rent in Sebastian County is $805 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sebastian County safe?
- Sebastian County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2626/100k (better than 2%). Property crime is 3744/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sebastian County?
- Sebastian County averages 83°F in July and 40°F in January, with 48.5 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sebastian County?
- Public-school quality in Sebastian County is below average, scoring better than 34% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sebastian County?
- The average one-way commute in Sebastian County is 19 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)