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Black Oak, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Craighead County County
Black Oak, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Black Oak a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Black Oak reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,203/100K.
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 62°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.