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Gurdon, AR

Gurdon, AR.

Population: 2,913 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gurdon, AR is $102,143 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $132,500 after a median 81.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$102,143

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

81.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$102,143
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+63.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$103,116
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
$132,500
Median list price
$122,450
Median price per sqft
$74
1-year sale-price change
-19.2%
Median days on market
81.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
86.9%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
0.0%
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
Schools include
GURDON HIGH SCHOOL, CABE MIDDLE SCHOOL, GURDON PRIMARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ouachita Nevada Wood Treater (9 mi)
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
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.1 in
Annual snowfall
2.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
321
Days with Moderate air quality
30
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,074
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,048

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (33 mi)
National parks include
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, Hot Springs National Park
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Gurdon Lowe Field (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-ARKADELPHIA
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
31.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$533
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
42.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,670
Average weekly wage
$830
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

How it compares

GurdonState medianUS median
Median home value$102,143$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$132,500$220,950$325,000
Median days on market82 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$533$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 Gurdon, AR?
$102,143.
What is the median sale price in Gurdon, AR?
$132,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Gurdon, AR?
Median days on market: 81.5 days.
What is typical rent in Gurdon, 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 Gurdon, AR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Gurdon, AR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Gurdon, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gurdon, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gurdon, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gurdon, AR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gurdon, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gurdon, AR?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gurdon, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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