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Searcy, AR is a charming city located in White County. It is well known for its strong sense of community and friendly locals. There are many local businesses to be found in the area, such as Searcy Transportation, E&B Grocery, and the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce. One popular local event held annually is Gusher Days - an annual festival that celebrates the city’s agricultural heritage featuring live music, arts & crafts vendors, food booths, a carnival, and more!

Searcy has an unemployment rate of 4.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Searcy has seen the job market decrease by -0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Searcy
- The Sales Tax Rate for Searcy is 9.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Searcy is 6.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Searcy
- The average income of a Searcy resident is $23,070 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Searcy resident is $41,753 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySearcy, ArkansasUnited States
  4.96
  -1.7%-6.2%
  21.3%33.5%
  9.8%6.2%
  6.9%4.6%
  $23,050$37,638
  $41,753$69,021
  $57,454$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.6%6.8%
  11.3%10.0%
  0.5%2.5%
  13.4%11.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.6%1.9%
  3.6%4.7%
  1.1%1.9%
  3.5%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  3.2%4.2%
  20.6%9.3%
  15.7%14.0%
  0.3%2.1%
  7.0%7.0%
  5.6%4.8%
  2.1%4.7%
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Searcy is a quiet town, and a great place to raise a family. The schools are good and there's a church that would fit your needs. We are proud it is still a dry county.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good- Searcy is a nice town with small town appeal and larger city ammenities coupled with bigger city accessibility. Bad- The city is not planned well for the growth.   More

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Cleaner than most cities ,also reasonable housing,small town feel ,growing. We are in the foothills to the Ozarks--very nice place to live--accessibilty to the Ozarks  More

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