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Scott, AR — ZIP 72142

Population: 2,557 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 72142 (Scott, AR) is $311,116 — up 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $394,500 after a median 114 days on market. 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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$311,116

Typical home value

+6.7%

1-year change

114

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$311,116
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+47.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$311,116
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
$394,500
Median list price
$522,000
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
+5.5%
Median days on market
114 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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

Rents

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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.1 : 1
Schools include
SCOTT CHARTER SCHOOL

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 AE
NFIP flood claims on record
12
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. (13.4 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
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.5 in
Annual snowfall
3.0 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,777
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,151

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (15 mi)
National parks include
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Hot Springs National Park
Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
R.V. Stewart Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
CHI-ST VINCENT INFIRMARY, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, VA CENTRAL AR. VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 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
1994
Housing built before 1970
24.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.2%
Median annual property tax
$973
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
45.7%

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

ZIP 72142State medianUS median
Typical home value$311,116$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$394,500$220,950$325,000
Median days on market114 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$973$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 ZIP 72142?
$311,116.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72142?
$394,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72142?
Median days on market: 114 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72142?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,121/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72142?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, earthquake, heat wave, lightning.
Is ZIP 72142 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 72142. 12 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72142?
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 ZIP 72142?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72142?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72142?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 72142 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72142?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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