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Lake City, AR

Lake City, AR.

Population: 3,134 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lake City, AR is $168,426 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 31 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$168,426

Typical home value

+5.7%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$168,426
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.0%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
10-year appreciation
+84.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$168,821
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
$180,000
Median list price
$179,450
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
+13.9%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$889/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$895/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,079/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,418/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,424/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.5 : 1
Schools include
RIVERSIDE WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, drought, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
60.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 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
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,926
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,891

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Carpenter Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER, ARKANSAS METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER, GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+191 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
19.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,022
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
77.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,032
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
973

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

How it compares

Lake CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$168,426$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$180,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market31 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,022$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 Lake City, AR?
$168,426.
What is the median sale price in Lake City, AR?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake City, AR?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Lake City, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,079/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake City, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, drought, lightning, tornado.
Is Lake City, AR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lake City, AR. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake City, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake City, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake City, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake City, AR?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lake City, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lake City, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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