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Cave city, AR

Cave city, AR.

Population: 4,910 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cave city, AR is $173,463 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $179,900 after a median 74 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$173,463

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,463
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
-5.6%
5-year appreciation
-5.1%
10-year appreciation
+33.7%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$194,983
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$179,900
Median list price
$245,000
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
-34.6%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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
Charter schools
2
Schools include
CAVE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CAVE CITY HIGH CAREER & COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, CAVE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER AND COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.3 in
Annual snowfall
3.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,343
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,284

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Henley Aerodrome (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
IZARD REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+151 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
17.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$548
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
41.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,069
Average weekly wage
$727
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
25

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

How it compares

Cave cityState medianUS median
Median home value$173,463$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$179,900$220,950$325,000
Median days on market74 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$548$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 Cave city, AR?
$173,463.
What is the median sale price in Cave city, AR?
$179,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Cave city, AR?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Cave city, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,066/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cave city, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Cave city, AR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Cave city, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cave city, AR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cave city, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cave city, AR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cave city, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cave city, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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