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Rison, AR

Rison, AR.

Population: 4,964 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rison, AR is $157,645 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $129,950 after a median 67 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$157,645

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$157,645
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
-1.3%
5-year appreciation
-1.1%
10-year appreciation
+17.7%
All-time peak (2022-03)
$169,459
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
$129,950
Median list price
$199,950
Median price per sqft
$85
1-year sale-price change
-47.0%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
-1.6%
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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST., WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
RISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RISON HIGH SCHOOL, WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.9%
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
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
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
1.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
857
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,181

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Arkansas Post National Memorial (46 mi)
National parks include
Arkansas Post National Memorial, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Star City Municipal Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field (PBF) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+13 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
20.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.9%
Median annual property tax
$657
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
35.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
784
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Other Services, Agriculture

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

How it compares

RisonState medianUS median
Median home value$157,645$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$129,950$220,950$325,000
Median days on market67 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$657$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 Rison, AR?
$157,645.
What is the median sale price in Rison, AR?
$129,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Rison, AR?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Rison, 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 Rison, AR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is Rison, AR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Rison, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rison, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rison, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rison, AR?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rison, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 1.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Rison, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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