Almyra, AR

Arkansas

Almyra is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 235. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
235 Population 603/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $30,645 per capita
$76,000 Home Value
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Almyra Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population235
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density603/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$30,645
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,354M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units94

Health

Obesity36.7%
Uninsured10.9%
Smoking18.8%
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries3

Is Almyra a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Almyra receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Almyra offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Almyra is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Almyra is $76,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Almyra enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Almyra has a population of 235 with a density of 603 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%).

Population

235
Total Population
603
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Almyra vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Almyra vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Almyra is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Almyra vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,645
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
IRS Avg AGI$59,194

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)626
County GDP$1,354M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare49
Retail92
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,200
37% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Almyra is $76,000, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.1%
Housing Units94
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,200
37% below US avg
Effective Rate2.89%
In Almyra, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.9% of residents lack health insurance. 18.8% are current smokers. 27.5% report depression. 31.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Almyra vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure36.6%
Asthma10.7%
COPD8.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.8%
34% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity31.9%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress21.8%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.2%
Uninsured10.9%
27% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.2%
Dental Visits57.8%
Premature Death17,355/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.1/10
Exercise Access56.8%
Healthcare Facilities49
Almyra has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density603/sq mi
Coordinates34.4057°N, 91.4108°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.1-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.2%
D 27.1%

Winner: Republican by 44.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+83.3%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score4.91
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density603/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities49
Restaurants47
Retail Stores92

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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