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Searcy.
About
Life in Searcy
Searcy is a community of 23,115 people in Arkansas. The median household income is $52,170, median rent runs about $905 per month, and median home values are around $188,500. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Searcy at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Foreign-Born
3.0%
Broadband Internet
89.3%
of households
Population Growth
+6.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Searcy: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Searcy, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.5%), and 3.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.6%
of households
Married Couples
44.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
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 about average for AR
Rent, home values, and income in Searcy
Rent and home values here are close to the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,108
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $222,476 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AR
Unemployment in Searcy
Unemployment in White County, which includes Searcy, is close to the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Searcy: White County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
White County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Searcy Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.3 min avg
How Searcy residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Searcy, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 45 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 41% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Searcy runs 41% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
465.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,130.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Searcy Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
White County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In White County, which includes Searcy, the most common type is flood, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 12 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Flood | $10,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Flood | $40,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17,000 |
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
White County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jackson County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 38 miles from Searcy) is typically good — 76 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
76
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Jackson County, AR (38 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Searcy has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.8"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
72
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
100
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 3.58" |
| Feb | 54°F | 33°F | 3.90" |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 5.07" |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 5.42" |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 5.93" |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 3.02" |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 3.87" |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 3.41" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.83" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 4.13" |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 4.77" |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 4.91" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Searcy
Searcy has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
White County 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.
Education11.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Searcy
Searcy's student/teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Searcy
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,382 students · in-state tuition $27,282 · 69% graduate · median earnings $56,146 (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, 47 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Searcy
Searcy has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (47 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
86 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
89 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Searcy
White County Regional Library System
113 East Pleasure Avenue, Searcy
Searcy Public Library
113 E. Pleasure Ave., Searcy
Cities Near Searcy
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Searcy FAQ
Is Searcy, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Searcy's median rent is $905/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,170/year. Median home value is $188,500.
Is Searcy, Arkansas safe?⌄
Searcy's violent crime rate was 466 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2131 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Searcy, Arkansas?⌄
White County, which includes Searcy, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Searcy, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Searcy is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $905/month and median household income is $52,170/year. The median home value is $188,500. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Searcy, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Searcy is 16 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