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Explore the life in Barling based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Barling
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Barling
3. Crime In Barling
4. Cost of Living In Barling
5. Gender In Barling
6. Household Income For Barling
7. Education In Barling
8. Race & Ethnicity In Barling

Barling is a city in Arkansas state in USA with a population of 4910 residents.. The poverty rate of Barling is 22.6%, which is 61% higher than national average. The typical household in Barling earns $47443 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 43 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 55.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Barling, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Barling remained 7.4%, which is 57% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Barling, only 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Barling is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Barling is $108600 , which is 53% lower than national average. While median income in Barling remained $47443, which is 30% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing60%

Affordability70%

Safety60%

Amenities60%

Diversity60%

Education80%

Commute95%

The overall crime rate in Barling, Arkansas is 17% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Barling is 22% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Barling is 25% lower than national average. You have 1 in 205 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 65 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Arkansas	69	72	66	67	73
In USA	1545	1705	949	1749	1550

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Arkansas	50	40	67	42	64
In USA	659	330	1102	495	618