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Ward, AR

Ward, AR.

Population: 8,678 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ward, AR is $213,174 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $202,441 after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,187/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, strong wind, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,174

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$213,174
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+65.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$213,174
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$202,441
Median list price
$224,850
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+2.5%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,187/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$964/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$969/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,121/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,504/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,810/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)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, earthquake, heat wave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Vertac, Inc. (18.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.4 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 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)
10,910
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,820

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (32 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
57
Nearest airport
Smith Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
CHI-ST VINCENT INFIRMARY, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, VA CENTRAL AR. VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+207 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
6.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,216
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
80.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,930
Average weekly wage
$840
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
224

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

How it compares

WardState medianUS median
Typical home value$213,174$185,462$285,053
Median sale price$202,441$214,937$319,906
Median days on market82 days61 days48 days
Typical rent$1,187/mo$1,214/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$1,216$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 typical home value in Ward, AR?
$213,174.
What is the median sale price in Ward, AR?
$202,441.
How long do homes take to sell in Ward, AR?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Ward, AR?
Typical rent: $1,187/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ward, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, earthquake, heat wave, lightning.
Is Ward, AR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Ward, AR. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Ward, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ward, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ward, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ward, AR?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Ward, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ward, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Ward

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