City profile · Arkansas · Census ACS 2023

Huntsville, AR

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Huntsville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,086
Residents
$52,472
Median income
$146,300
Median home
$1,347
Median rent (state)

Huntsville - the verdict

Nationally, Huntsville sits in the 23rd percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

23rd
percentile, household income
26th
percentile, home value
50th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Huntsville, AR

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 3,086 residents in Huntsville, a small town within Arkansas. The typical household in Huntsville brings in $52,472 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 17.0%. Typical homes in Huntsville are valued around $146,300, and the median resident age is 34.4 years. 13.2% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 54.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 29 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 142% from five years earlier. NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 59.1°F with 45.6 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Arkansas run below the national norm: the state registers 86.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,347 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Arkansas's average monthly utility costs around $210 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 45.1 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Low).

Population

3,086 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arkansas

Median Household Income

$52,472 /yr

Poverty 17.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

86.9 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arkansas average

How does Huntsville compare to other US cities?

Where Huntsville sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 23% higher than other cities
Home value 26% pricier than other cities
Median rent 50% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Huntsville's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Arkansas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

23rdIncome percentile

23rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Huntsville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$146,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 74% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Huntsville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Huntsville, AR Huntsville, AR's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Huntsville, AR-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Huntsville, AR median $52,472/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Huntsville, AR's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Huntsville, AR. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,086
Median Income
$52,472
Median Home Value
$146,300
Median Age
34.4
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Labor force participation
54.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%

Climate

Avg Temperature
59.1°F
Annual Precipitation
45.6"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,500 residents3,000 residents3,500 residents4,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,887 residents 3,576 residents ▲ +23.9%
Huntsville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
29
housing units authorized
Single-Family
29
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
9.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 12
2020 51
2021 76
2022 24
2023 22
2024 29

Permit volume increased 142% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
84.9%
Carpool
9.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.6%
Work from Home
4.8%

Based on 1,111 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Arkansas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$58
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$210
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Arkansas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Arkansas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Huntsville sits in

Cost of Living Index
86.9
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,347/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
45.1 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Arkansas

Green Forest
3,072 people
Prescott
3,063 people
West Fork
3,131 people
Little Flock
3,040 people
Corning
3,169 people
Elm Springs
3,000 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Huntsville's 3,086 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Mount Pocono, PA
3,086 people
DeCordova, TX
3,086 people
Calais, ME
3,087 people
Inman, SC
3,085 people
Inverness, CO
3,088 people
Golden Grove, SC
3,084 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Huntsville's $52,472 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Buchanan, VA
$52,474 median income
Shenandoah, IA
$52,469 median income
St. Maries, ID
$52,468 median income
Paonia, CO
$52,466 median income
Mescal, AZ
$52,465 median income
Bent Creek, NC
$52,485 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Huntsville, AR Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Huntsville, AR - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 74.0% 19.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13.1% White 74.0% Black or African American 1.0% Asian 0.9% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 3.4% Some other race 0.7% Two or more races 19.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Huntsville compares to nearby Arkansas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Huntsville (this city) 3,086 $52,472
Green Forest 3,072 $63,813
Prescott 3,063 $29,403
West Fork 3,131 $70,486
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Huntsville, AR?

What is the population of Huntsville, AR? +

Huntsville, AR has a population of 3,086 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Huntsville, AR? +

Huntsville households earn a median of $52,472 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Huntsville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Huntsville; the closest available measure is the Arkansas state average, a cost of living index of 86.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Arkansas vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Huntsville, AR? +

Homes in Huntsville carry a median value of $146,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Huntsville? +

Huntsville has an average annual temperature of 59.1°F, 45.6 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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