At a Glance
Median Income
$46,875
$22,536 per capita
Home Value
$68,300
Zillow: $153,112
Median Rent
$625/mo
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
70.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
18.8% smoking rate
How Black Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Black Oak a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Black Oak residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,536. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,006 business establishments, including 267 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black Oak is $68,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,112. Median rent is $625/month, with 10.0% 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 1973.
Education
20.9% of adults in Black Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
70.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Oak has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population185
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density440/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$22,536
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$7,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,300
Rent$625
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$153,112
Housing Units119
Rent Burden10.0%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation232 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+70.9%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Black Oak was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 267 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.