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Hector, AR — ZIP 72843

Population: 1,984 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 72843 (Hector, AR) is $194,845 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,950 after a median 73 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, tornado, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$194,845

Typical home value

+1.9%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$194,845
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.7%
10-year appreciation
+54.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$194,845
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
$269,950
Median list price
$190,000
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+80.0%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$674/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$725/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,283/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.0 : 1
Schools include
HECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HECTOR HIGH SCHOOL, HECTOR MIDDLE 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, tornado, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.0%
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 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
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
Annual snowfall
6.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,672
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,611

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Buffalo National River (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Landers Loop Airport (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHAMBERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CONWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
+22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
23.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.2%
Median annual property tax
$583
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
48.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,040
Average weekly wage
$1,000
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

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

How it compares

ZIP 72843State medianUS median
Typical home value$194,845$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$269,950$220,950$325,000
Median days on market73 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$583$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 72843?
$194,845.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72843?
$269,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72843?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72843?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $948/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72843?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72843?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72843?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72843?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72843?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 72843 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72843?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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