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Lake catherine, AR

Lake catherine, AR.

Population: 28,937 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake catherine, AR is $211,709 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $326,250 after a median 274 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,041/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,709

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

274

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,709
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.6%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+84.3%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$212,715
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
$326,250
Median list price
$328,500
Median price per sqft
$155
Median days on market
274 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
239
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
97 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,041/mo
1-year rent change
+6.7%
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
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
CUTTER-MORNING STAR SCH. DIST., FOUNTAIN LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT, HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
CUTTER-MORNING STAR ELEM. SCH., CUTTER-MORNING STAR HIGH SCH., FOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY, FOUNTAIN LAKE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, FOUNTAIN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL COBRA DIGITAL PREP ACADEMY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.5%
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
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.3 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
57
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Highest AQI recorded (year)
67

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,355
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,364

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Hot Springs National Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Hot Springs National Park, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Benoit Airfield (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Memorial Field Airport (HOT) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER, LEVI HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
54
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)
+231 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
44.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$928
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,835
Average weekly wage
$837
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
87

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

How it compares

Lake catherineState medianUS median
Median home value$211,709$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$326,250$220,950$325,000
Median days on market274 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,041/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$928$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 Lake catherine, AR?
$211,709.
What is the median sale price in Lake catherine, AR?
$326,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake catherine, AR?
Median days on market: 274 days.
What is typical rent in Lake catherine, AR?
Typical rent: $1,041/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake catherine, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Lake catherine, AR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake catherine, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake catherine, AR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake catherine, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake catherine, AR?
12 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake catherine, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake catherine, AR?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake catherine, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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