Arkansas
Branch is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 335. Residents earn $35,060 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Branch receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Branch offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Branch is $35,060, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 24.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Branch is $52,500, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Branch enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,060 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,185 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $855 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,661 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.5% |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 394 |
| County GDP | $689M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,474 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.81% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $52,500 |
| 81% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $730 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 45.0% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,474 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.81% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 10.5% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.4% |
| Depression | 29.2% |
| Mental Distress | 22.7% |
| Physical Distress | 18.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 75.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,985/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.6 inches |
| 36% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 473 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3083°N, 93.9554°W |
| County FIPS | 05047 |
Winner: Republican by 62.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 68.3% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |