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Is Cabot a Good Place to Live? Cabot, Arkansas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Cabot ranks #711 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #129 of 208 small cities and #6 of 20 in Arkansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (93%, #41 of 191), and trails on long commutes (28.6 min, #188 of 208).
Cabot by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Cabot's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Cabot?
Cabot's cost of living index is 89.4, 11% below the US level of 100 and #188 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,110/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $248,907, 10% above the typical Arkansas home ($227,264).
| Measure | Cabot | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 89.4#188 of 1,308 | 86.9 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $248,907#246 of 1,187 | $227,264 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,488/mo#328 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $207,300#250 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,110/mo#345 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 17.8%#222 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Cabot housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Cabot is in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro.
Arkansas housing market →Is Cabot safe?
Cabot recorded 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 10% above the US rate of 328 and 32% below Arkansas's 532. That ranks #659 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #113 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Cabot Police Department. Property crime runs 1,588 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Cabot | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 359#659 of 1,085 | 532 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 1,588#518 of 1,085 | 1,645 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Cabot?
The median household in Cabot earns $75,000, 10% below the US figure of $83,163 and 21% above Arkansas ($62,106). Unemployment is 3.3% (US 4.3%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Cabot | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $75,000#705 of 1,312 | $62,106 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.3%#186 of 1,058 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 11.2%#585 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.6%#343 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Cabot?
The median resident of Cabot is 34.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 25.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #941 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Cabot | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 34.3 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 25.9%#941 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 68.8% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Cabot's schools and health?
Cabot's 14 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (Arkansas 88.2%), with 15.8 students per teacher and $10,792 spent per pupil. 35.3% of adults are obese and 10.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Cabot | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 93%#172 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 15.8#601 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $10,792#1081 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 35.3%#796 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 10.4%#479 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 19.3%#1089 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 9.3%#557 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,764 students are enrolled in Cabot's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Cabot?
The average commute in Cabot is 28.6 minutes (Arkansas 22.7); 0% of workers take transit and 7.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Cabot scores 7.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #1228 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 79.3°F and winters 41.7°F, with 53.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Cabot | ArkansasAR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 28.6 min#1033 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 6.1%#727 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 81% | 78.4% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0% | 0.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 7.8% | 8.6% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.1#1228 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Arkansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.2 | 27.9 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 55.7 | 30.9 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 64.5 | 39 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 73.3 | 47.1 | 5.3 |
| May | 80.8 | 57.5 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 88.5 | 66.1 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 92.4 | 69.2 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 91.9 | 67.9 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 86.4 | 60.7 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 75.8 | 47.9 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 63.5 | 37.5 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 53.7 | 30.9 | 5.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Cabot.
| Measure | Cabot | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 60.9°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 79.3°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 41.7°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 53.3 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Cabot.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Cabot?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Cabot's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Lonoke County's biggest natural hazard losses in lightning, ice storm, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.25% of building value, higher than 83% of US counties.
| Measure | Cabot | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.25%#1064 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Lonoke County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Lonoke County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning | 0.0012% | 99% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.015% | 95% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.024% | 92% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.045% | 91% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.13% | 86% of counties |
| Winter weather | 0.0011% | 80% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0031% | 62% of counties |
| Hail | 0.002% | 49% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Cabot compare with similar-size cities?
Cabot is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #129 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 26,960.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #711 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 | 28.6 min |
| Conway, SCPop. 27,263 | #1072 | 48.5 | $56,650 | $866/mo | 324 | 24 min |
| Clinton, MSPop. 27,195 | #520 | 57.8 | $74,745 | $1,118/mo | 95 | 24.2 min |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #410 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data | 28.9 min |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #185 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 | 20.5 min |
| Mason City, IAPop. 27,050 | #577 | 57.0 | $64,804 | $882/mo | 354 | 13.5 min |
| South Portland, MEPop. 26,930 | #80 | 69.1 | $86,838 | $1,812/mo | 55 | 17.1 min |
| Paducah, KYPop. 26,845 | #1018 | 49.8 | $49,915 | $834/mo | 274 | 15.7 min |
| Ewa Gentry, HIPop. 26,563 | #205 | 64.4 | $135,684 | $2,580/mo | no data | 35.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Cabot compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Cabot ranks #6 of the 20 Arkansas cities we track, with a score of 54.8 against Arkansas's statewide 40.1. Its households earn 21% above the Arkansas median. Violent crime is 32% below the statewide rate. Homes are 10% above the typical Arkansas home.
| City | Rank in AR | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville, ARPop. 58,249 | #1 | 68.2 | $112,792 | $1,344/mo | 174 |
| Bella Vista, ARPop. 31,697 | #2 | 66.0 | $88,055 | $1,395/mo | 167 |
| Rogers, ARPop. 72,981 | #3 | 61.5 | $86,728 | $1,270/mo | 273 |
| Fayetteville, ARPop. 99,319 | #4 | 57.4 | $62,695 | $1,065/mo | 446 |
| Benton, ARPop. 36,595 | #5 | 56.8 | $72,876 | $1,072/mo | 445 |
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #6 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 |
| Sherwood, ARPop. 33,070 | #7 | 54.3 | $81,328 | $1,101/mo | 611 |
| Springdale, ARPop. 88,160 | #8 | 54.2 | $69,787 | $1,071/mo | 527 |
| Conway, ARPop. 67,642 | #9 | 51.7 | $63,004 | $1,011/mo | 486 |
| Paragould, ARPop. 30,215 | #10 | 49.9 | $56,980 | $925/mo | 268 |
| Russellville, ARPop. 29,162 | #11 | 49.7 | $50,877 | $842/mo | 460 |
| Jonesboro, ARPop. 80,137 | #12 | 47.9 | $55,424 | $956/mo | 575 |
| Fort Smith, ARPop. 89,805 | #13 | 47.7 | $54,816 | $884/mo | 793 |
| Hot Springs, ARPop. 37,920 | #14 | 46.5 | $47,760 | $914/mo | 500 |
| Little Rock, ARPop. 203,436 | #15 | 45.3 | $63,003 | $1,106/mo | 1,485 |
| North Little Rock, ARPop. 64,538 | #16 | 42.4 | $52,707 | $1,069/mo | 960 |
| Jacksonville, ARPop. 29,221 | #17 | 41.9 | $49,666 | $930/mo | 971 |
| Texarkana, ARPop. 29,177 | #18 | 39.7 | $45,835 | $909/mo | 1,230 |
| West Memphis, ARPop. 23,929 | #19 | 35.3 | $42,674 | $870/mo | 1,785 |
| Pine Bluff, ARPop. 39,743 | #20 | 34.7 | $42,718 | $855/mo | 1,393 |
All 20 Arkansas cities we track, by overall score. Arkansas statewide: median income $62,106, violent crime 531.8 per 100,000.
How is Cabot's score calculated?
Cabot scores 54.8 out of 100, #711 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Arkansas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Cabot. Similar-size median 52.9.
56.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Cabot's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
72.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Cabot. Similar-size median 52.2.
50.2 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Cabot's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
57.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Cabot's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
81.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Cabot. Similar-size median 46.7.
52.2 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Cabot. Similar-size median 44.2.
49.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Cabot. Similar-size median 47.3.
37.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Cabot's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
32.1 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 54.8.
17.3 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Cabot's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Cabot has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Cabot
Is Cabot, AR a good place to live?
Cabot ranks #711 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #129 of 208 small cities and #6 of 20 in Arkansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (93%, #41 of 191), and trails on long commutes (28.6 min, #188 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Cabot?
Cabot's cost of living index is 89.4, 11% below the US level of 100 and #188 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,110/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $248,907, 10% above the typical Arkansas home ($227,264).
What is the crime rate in Cabot?
Cabot recorded 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 10% above the US rate of 328 and 32% below Arkansas's 532. That ranks #659 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #113 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Cabot Police Department. Property crime runs 1,588 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Cabot?
The median household in Cabot earns $75,000, 10% below the US figure of $83,163 and 21% above Arkansas ($62,106). Unemployment is 3.3% (US 4.3%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Cabot?
Median rent in Cabot is $1,110/mo (Census), #345 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,488/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Cabot?
The typical home value in Cabot is $248,907, up 4.1% in a year, against $227,264 for Arkansas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $207,300.
How are the public schools in Cabot?
Cabot's 14 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (Arkansas 88.2%), with 15.8 students per teacher and $10,792 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Cabot?
The average commute is 28.6 minutes, #1033 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Arkansas. 6.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Cabot?
Cabot averages 60.9°F over the year, 79.3°F in summer and 41.7°F in winter, with 53.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Cabot walkable?
Cabot scores 7.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1228 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Cabot at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Lonoke County's biggest natural hazard losses in lightning, ice storm, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.25% of building value, higher than 83% of US counties.
Who lives in Cabot?
Cabot has 26,960 residents. The median resident of Cabot is 34.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 25.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #941 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Cabot compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Cabot ranks #6 of the 20 Arkansas cities we track, with a score of 54.8 against Arkansas's statewide 40.1. Its households earn 21% above the Arkansas median. Violent crime is 32% below the statewide rate. Homes are 10% above the typical Arkansas home.
What cities are similar in size to Cabot?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Cabot's population of 26,960 are Conway, SC (#1072 overall), Clinton, MS (#520 overall), Kuna, ID (#410 overall), Jenks, OK (#185 overall), and Mason City, IA (#577 overall). Cabot is #711.