Searcy, Arkansas · ZIP 72143

Searcy — ZIP 72143

Searcy (72143) scores 54/100 — Fair for Searcy. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $225K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency46%

Avg reading proficiency43%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100

Typical home value$225K

Median rent$1,125/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$225K

Median Rent

$1,125/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,507

Violent Crime

390

Property Crime

1,117

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for White County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–03	398	77%	52%
SIDNEY DEENER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–03	421	62%	37%
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL	04–06	913	59%	47%
MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–03	445	57%	37%
SEARCY HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,220	41%	46%
AHLF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	576	41%	51%
RIVERVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	179	22%	37%
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	340	12%	37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

35,523

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

35.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72143 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 72143 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72143 is approximately $225K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 72143 in Searcy has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.