Question 1

Is 72016 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72016 in Bigelow has a crime score of 80/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 72016 among the safer ZIP codes in the Bigelow metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 72016?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72016 has a school score of 65/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 72016 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Bigelow district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 72016 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 72016?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 72016 is approximately $385K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 72016 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 72016 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 72016 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72016 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Bigelow. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 72016 scores similarly to the middle tier of Bigelow neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
BIGELOW HIGH SCHOOL	07–12	317	47%	42%
ANNE WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	357	46%	36%

— ZIP 72016

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