Housing by town in White County, Arkansas
White County, Arkansas has 16 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $850 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $702 in 2015–2019 (+21.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Higginson has the highest median gross rent ($1,016) and Russell the lowest ($298).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $850 (±$30)
- Households that rent
- 30.9%
- Median household income
- $55,249
- Places
- 16
Cities, towns and townships in White County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Knob | $818 | 43.1% | $48,355 | $142,400 | $840 |
| Beebe | $799 | 37.9% | $59,476 | $158,200 | $643 |
| Bradford | $475 | 43.5% | $33,977 | $89,600 | $675 |
| Garner | — | 20.0% | $66,389 | — | $331 |
| Georgetown | — | 0.0% | — | — | $271 |
| Griffithville | $700 | 14.7% | $32,000 | $72,000 | $527 |
| Higginson | $1,016 | 31.6% | $76,957 | $132,000 | $491 |
| Judsonia | $598 | 41.7% | $43,279 | $117,600 | $488 |
| Kensett | $744 | 58.4% | $31,207 | $90,400 | $344 |
| Letona | $775 | 24.1% | $38,438 | $113,900 | $503 |
| McRae | $668 | 39.2% | $35,132 | $99,400 | $530 |
| Pangburn | $758 | 48.4% | $31,791 | $112,500 | $434 |
| Rose Bud | $792 | 20.6% | $54,286 | $151,000 | $713 |
| Russell | $298 | 63.3% | $22,917 | $75,000 | $200 or less |
| Searcy | $905 | 46.4% | $52,170 | $188,500 | $1,108 |
| West Point | — | 9.1% | $26,667 | $72,200 | $279 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $26,500 | $42,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,250 | $48,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,050 | $54,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,800 | $60,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,850 | $65,350 |
| 6 people | $43,850 | $43,850 | $70,200 |
| 7 people | $46,900 | $46,900 | $75,050 |
| 8 people | $49,900 | $49,900 | $79,900 |
How the places in White County rank across Arkansas
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Crime reported to police in White County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 418 | 537 | 1,566 | 2,012 | 77,847 | 10 of 11 |
| 2024 | 431 | 545 | 1,274 | 1,612 | 79,034 | 11 of 11 |
| 2025 | 367 | 478 | 1,081 | 1,408 | 76,794 | 9 of 11 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for White County recorded 367 violent and 1,081 property crimes, 478 and 1,408 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in White County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County Sheriff's Office | 37,180 | 179 | 364 |
| Searcy Police Department | 24,267 | 114 | 519 |
| Beebe Police Department | 9,269 | 53 | 145 |
| Bald Knob Police Department | 2,535 | — | — |
| Judsonia Police Department | 1,911 | 7 | 21 |
| Kensett Police Department | 1,409 | 11 | 21 |
| Higginson Police Department | 961 | 0 | 2 |
| Bradford Police Department | 681 | 2 | 7 |
| McRae Police Department | 617 | 1 | 1 |
| Rose Bud Police Department | 499 | 0 | 1 |
| Pangburn Police Department | 498 | — | — |
ZIP codes in White County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72143 | 35,000 | $904 | $181,300 | $58,344 | 35.0% |
| 72012 | 13,502 | $787 | $171,700 | $61,277 | 29.7% |
| 72081 | 7,436 | $808 | $151,700 | $45,620 | 31.9% |
| 72010 | 5,204 | $799 | $120,100 | $48,305 | 28.7% |
| 72121 | 3,631 | $846 | $175,900 | $44,221 | 16.1% |
| 72136 | 3,209 | — | $194,300 | $78,328 | 24.0% |
| 72102 | 2,620 | $687 | $111,800 | $59,120 | 15.2% |
| 72137 | 2,267 | $861 | $164,800 | $52,612 | 14.9% |
| 72082 | 1,956 | $744 | $91,000 | $31,638 | 58.7% |
| 72045 | 1,110 | — | $140,200 | $60,602 | 7.2% |
| 72068 | 838 | $769 | $104,500 | $69,375 | 42.2% |
| 72060 | 539 | $1,270 | $72,500 | $26,875 | 13.3% |
| 72139 | 218 | $298 | $75,000 | $22,917 | 63.3% |
| 72085 | 210 | $775 | $114,400 | $38,125 | 24.4% |
| 72052 | 119 | — | — | $66,111 | 23.9% |
| 72178 | 44 | — | $72,100 | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about White County
What is the crime rate in White County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for White County recorded 478 violent and 1,408 property crimes per 100,000 residents (367 violent and 1,081 property crimes in all).
Which place in White County has the highest rent?
Higginson has the highest median gross rent, $1,016 (±$653) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in White County has the lowest rent?
Russell has the lowest median gross rent, $298 (±$97) a month.
What is the median rent in White County, Arkansas?
The median gross rent in White County is $850 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White County, Arkansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White County, Arkansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: White County, AR
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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