London, Arkansas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 58% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 17% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 49% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US places
- top 7% for cost of living
- bottom 4% for sales tax
London is a small community in Arkansas with about 1,113 residents. It grades B for affordability and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, air quality, and sunny days. It rates lower on airport distance and sales tax.
- The median home value in London is $94k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in London is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in London is $853 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- London has a violent crime rate of 1203/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in London is 23 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in3.5 in
muggy 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 93% of US places
Home Value$94k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$853better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$302better than 47% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.70%better than 72% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.82%better than 66% of US places
Unemployment4.7%better than 42% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.5 in77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.1 inbetter than 71% of US places
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 73% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 15% of US places
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 20% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.8better than 20% of US places
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 80% of US places
School Quality46.0better than 27% of US places
Violent Crime1203/100kbetter than 27% of US places
Property Crime1958/100kbetter than 20% of US places
Community
Population1,11353rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.710th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1540th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5279th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.6%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.3%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 72% of US places
Walkability6.7/20better than 54% of US places
Airport Distance161 mibetter than 15% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.5%better than 44% of US places
Amenities Nearby89.85better than 52% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% of US places
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is London an affordable place to live?
- London is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 93% of comparable areas. Median rent is $853.
- Is London safe?
- London is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1203/100k (better than 27%). Property crime is 1958/100k.
- What is the weather like in London?
- London averages 82°F in July and 40°F in January, with 49.5 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in London?
- Public-school quality in London is below average, scoring better than 27% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in London?
- The average one-way commute in London is 23 min.