Arkansas
Biggers is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 458. Residents earn $55,417 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Biggers receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Biggers offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Biggers is $55,417, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 24.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Biggers is $54,900, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Biggers enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches, including 6.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,417 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,689 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,053 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 949 |
| County GDP | $2,021M |
| Restaurants | 78 |
| Healthcare | 104 |
| Retail | 157 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,485 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.53% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $54,900 |
| 81% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $844 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,485 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.53% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.3% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,847/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 104 |
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.5 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3314°N, 90.8007°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 05055 |
Winner: Republican by 61.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 458/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 67.5% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 104 |
| Restaurants | 78 |
| Retail Stores | 157 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |