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Newport, AR

Newport, AR.

Population: 11,161 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Newport, AR is $99,532 — down 7.2% 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 icestorm, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$99,532

Median home value

-7.2%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$99,532
1-year appreciation
-7.2%
3-year appreciation
-9.9%
5-year appreciation
-11.3%
10-year appreciation
+36.3%
All-time peak (2022-02)
$116,960
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
37
New listings (monthly)
6

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
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ASU NEWPORT SEC CAREER CENTER (IGNITE)
Schools include
NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL, NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ASU NEWPORT SEC CAREER CENTER (IGNITE)

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.5%
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)

Annual precipitation
52.4 in
Annual snowfall
2.4 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
70
Days with Moderate air quality
50
Highest AQI recorded (year)
91

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
70
Nearest airport
Bell Flying Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNITY HEALTH - NEWPORT
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
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)
-33 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
40.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.3%
Median annual property tax
$690
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
58.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,717
Average weekly wage
$966
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

NewportState medianUS median
Median home value$99,532$185,100$289,727
Median annual property tax$690$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 Newport, AR?
$99,532.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newport, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Newport, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newport, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newport, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Newport, AR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Newport, AR?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newport, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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