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Ratcliff, AR

Ratcliff, AR.

Population: 729 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ratcliff, AR is $144,000. Homes sell for a median $135,000 after a median 226 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively 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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$144,000

Median home value

226

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$144,000
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
$135,000
Median days on market
226 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
1

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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.5%
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
50.8 in
Annual snowfall
3.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,577
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,225

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Smith National Historic Site (32 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Etna Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL OZARK
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)
+126 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
27.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.0%
Median annual property tax
$517
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
47.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,843
Average weekly wage
$770
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

RatcliffState medianUS median
Median sale price$135,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market226 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$517$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 Ratcliff, AR?
$144,000.
What is the median sale price in Ratcliff, AR?
$135,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ratcliff, AR?
Median days on market: 226 days.
What is typical rent in Ratcliff, 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 Ratcliff, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Ratcliff, AR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Ratcliff, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ratcliff, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ratcliff, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Ratcliff, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ratcliff, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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