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Compton, AR

Compton, AR.

Population: 272 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Compton, AR is $206,900. Homes sell for a median $147,500 after a median 206 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$206,900

Median home value

206

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$206,900
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
$147,500
Median list price
$432,000
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
-54.6%
Median days on market
206 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
73.8%
Active listings
7

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
97.2%
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
60.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.0 in
Annual snowfall
10.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
311
Days with Moderate air quality
53
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
497
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
636

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Buffalo National River (27 mi)
National parks include
Buffalo National River, Pea Ridge National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Ponca Int Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boone County Airport (HRO) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.3%
Median annual property tax
$824
Households with broadband internet
77.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
585
Average weekly wage
$634
Top industries (by employment)
Utilities, Construction, Agriculture

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

How it compares

ComptonState medianUS median
Median sale price$147,500$220,950$325,000
Median days on market206 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$824$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 Compton, AR?
$206,900.
What is the median sale price in Compton, AR?
$147,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Compton, AR?
Median days on market: 206 days.
What is typical rent in Compton, 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 Compton, AR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning.
Is Compton, AR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Compton, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Compton, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Compton, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Compton, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Compton, AR?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Compton, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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