Birdsong, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crittenden County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
41 Population 205/sq mi density
$12,083 Median Income $18,285 per capita
$52,500 Home Value $99,274 Zillow
$279 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$12,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$52,500 home value, $279/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Birdsong, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$12,083
84% below
$18,285 per capita
Home Value
$52,500
81% below
Zillow: $99,274
Median Rent
$279/mo
76% below
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Birdsong Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Birdsong's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
16%
Home Value
19%
Rent
24%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birdsong a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Birdsong residents earn a median household income of $12,083 , which is 84% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,285. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,096 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Birdsong is $52,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,274. Median rent is $279/month, with 32.9% 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 2001.

Education

7.3% of adults in Birdsong hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Birdsong has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population41
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$12,083
Per Capita$18,285
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$2,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A
Home Value$52,500
Rent$279
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$99,274
Housing Units23
Rent Burden32.9%

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death17,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation224 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband34.4%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Birdsong was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
39.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.