Searcy is a city in Arkansas with about 23,115 residents. Searcy was founded in 1838 and sits in White County. The median age is 31.1 and the median household income is $50,896. Homes carry a median value of $176,200, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.6%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$176,200
Median gross rent
$849/mo
Owner-occupied
51.8%
Median year built
1988
Households
8,471
Avg. household size
2.39
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Mixed
Searcy has 9 public schools — 3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading55%
Math50%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
ASU BEEBE REGIONAL CAREER CENTER - SEARCYHighGrades 9–12
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SEARCY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
AHLF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
RIVERVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 4–6
MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
SIDNEY DEENER ELEM. SCHOOLElementary
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime18% above national
Searcy456
Arkansas630
United States386
↓ 46% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime70% above national
Searcy3,317
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Searcy Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Searcy.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · White County
Ice stormVery High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Searcy is in White County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Searcy was founded in 1838 and sits in White County. Elevation ~80 m.
Population trend
Map of Searcy
Searcy, AR
Where Searcy is
Historic places
59 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Searcy Confederate MonumentLightle HouseHicks-Dugan-Deener HouseBlack, Benjamin Clayton, HouseWhite County CourthouseDeener HouseBloom HouseHicks, Ida, House
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Searcy — frequently asked
What is the population of Searcy, Arkansas?
Searcy has a population of about 23,115, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Searcy?
The median home value in Searcy is $176,200, and the median gross rent is $849/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Searcy safe? What is the crime rate?
Searcy Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 456 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Searcy face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates White County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Searcy?
Searcy has 9 public schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Searcy?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Searcy. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.