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De Witt, AR — ZIP 72042

Population: 4,993 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72042 (De Witt, AR) is $115,457 — down 2.0% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, earthquake, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$115,457

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$115,457
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
-3.3%
5-year appreciation
-1.5%
10-year appreciation
+27.5%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$127,630
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
28
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL, DEWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL, DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.1 in
Annual snowfall
2.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
69
Days with Moderate air quality
51
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Arkansas Post National Memorial (20 mi)
National parks include
Arkansas Post National Memorial, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Wil-Co Flying Services Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field (PBF) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DEWITT HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME, INC
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-12 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
29.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$588
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
48.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,295
Average weekly wage
$976
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 72042State medianUS median
Median home value$115,457$185,100$289,727
Median annual property tax$588$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 72042?
$115,457.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72042?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72042?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72042?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72042?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72042?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 72042?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72042?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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