At a Glance
Median Income
$55,417
$22,689 per capita
Home Value
$54,900
Zillow: $139,159
Median Rent
$844/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
20.8% smoking rate
How Biggers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Biggers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Biggers 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
Biggers residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,689. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 949 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Biggers is $54,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,159. Median rent is $844/month, with 26.9% 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 1967.
Education
12.1% of adults in Biggers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Biggers has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population458
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$22,689
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,900
Rent$844
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$139,159
Housing Units204
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation285 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband67.5%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Biggers was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.