Beaver, AR

Arkansas

Beaver is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 91. Residents earn $57,750 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
91 Population 284/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $23,936 per capita
$237,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$237,500 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,750
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $237,500
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.2%
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.8%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population91
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 65%
Veterans68.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$23,936
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,070M
Commute17 min

Housing

A
Home Value$237,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation926 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+95.5%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries4

Is Beaver a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beaver receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Beaver offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beaver is $57,750, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beaver is $237,500, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Beaver enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Beaver has a population of 91 with a density of 284 people per square mile. The median age is 52.5 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.8%), with 7.7% Hispanic.

Population

91
Total Population
284
People / sq mi
52.5yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Beaver vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.6%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.4%
22% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beaver vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beaver is $57,750, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Beaver vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,750
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,936
Avg Weekly Wage$882
IRS Avg AGI$57,761

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)955
County GDP$2,070M

Business (County)

Restaurants64
Healthcare60
Retail130
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,456
30% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.4 min
Drive Alone36.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home52.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Beaver is $237,500, 16% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$237,500
16% 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-Occupied87.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,456
30% below US avg
Effective Rate1.03%
In Beaver, 29.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.1% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.8%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma7.7%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.4%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression20.1%
Mental Distress13.4%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.9%
Checkup Rate62.4%
Premature Death10,328/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access52.3%
Healthcare Facilities60

Crime Rates: Beaver vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Beaver has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation926 ft (282 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density284/sq mi
Coordinates36.4740°N, 93.7773°W
County FIPS29009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 63.5-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.3%
D 17.8%

Winner: Republican by 63.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.2%
37% below US avg
High School+95.5%
School Test Score4.91
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density284/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities60
Restaurants64
Retail Stores130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.4 min
Drive Alone36.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home52.8%

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