At a Glance
Median Income
$28,143
$15,098 per capita
Home Value
$76,100
Zillow: $100,763
Median Rent
$579/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
51.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
23.1% smoking rate
How Bearden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bearden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bearden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bearden residents earn a median household income of $28,143 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,098. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 51.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 107 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bearden is $76,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,763. Median rent is $579/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
6.8% of adults in Bearden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bearden has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population793
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,143
Per Capita$15,098
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty51.1%
County GDP$458M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,416
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,100
Rent$579
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$100,763
Housing Units409
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death17,437/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation235 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bearden was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.