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Pine Bluff.
About
Life in Pine Bluff
If you're considering Pine Bluff, understand that you're looking at an affordable Arkansas city with real economic constraints but also some genuine assets. Housing costs are low—median home values around $89,400 and median rent under $850—which matters when median household income sits at about $43,000. Jobs exist through major employers like Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Tyson Foods, and the Arsenal, plus the newly opened casino resort added over 1,100 positions.
Pine Bluff at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.0%
Foreign-Born
1.9%
Broadband Internet
82.0%
of households
Population Growth
-7.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pine Bluff: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pine Bluff, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.4%), and 1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.2%
of households
Married Couples
26.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Pine Bluff
In Pine Bluff, rent runs 10% below the AR average, and home values are 52% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$599
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
25.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $68,380 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.5 pts above AR average
Unemployment in Pine Bluff
Unemployment in Pine Bluff is 2.5 percentage points higher than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Pine Bluff Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.3 min avg
How Pine Bluff residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pine Bluff, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 37 mi
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT)
Small hub1.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 323% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pine Bluff runs 323% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,393.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,659.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pine Bluff Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson County, which includes Pine Bluff, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Flood | $1.3M |
| 2018 | 14 | Flash Flood | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Arkansas County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 37 miles from Pine Bluff) is typically good — 64 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
64
per year
Moderate Days
57
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Arkansas County, AR (37 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pine Bluff has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.6"
Annual Snowfall
2.5"
Hot Days/Year
72
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
50
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.06" |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.38" |
| Mar | 65°F | 44°F | 5.36" |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 5.65" |
| May | 82°F | 62°F | 5.10" |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 3.48" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 3.75" |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 3.60" |
| Sep | 86°F | 65°F | 3.90" |
| Oct | 76°F | 53°F | 4.51" |
| Nov | 63°F | 42°F | 4.09" |
| Dec | 55°F | 36°F | 5.70" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Pine Bluff
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Public · 4-year · 1,807 students · in-state tuition $9,703 · 44% graduate · median earnings $40,307 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
43 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
63 mi awayEmmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayPresident William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff Jefferson County Library System
600 S. Main St, Pine Bluff
Dave Burdick Watson Chapel Public Library
4120 South Camden Road, Pine Bluff
Cities Near Pine Bluff
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Pine Bluff FAQ
Is Pine Bluff, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Pine Bluff's median rent is $855/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $42,718/year. Median home value is $89,400.
Is Pine Bluff, Arkansas safe?⌄
Pine Bluff's violent crime rate was 1393 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3660 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?⌄
Pine Bluff has an unemployment rate of 6.6%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Pine Bluff is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $855/month and median household income is $42,718/year. The median home value is $89,400. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Pine Bluff is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from