At a Glance
Median Income
$35,060
$19,185 per capita
Home Value
$52,500
Zillow: $193,566
Median Rent
$730/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
22.3% smoking rate
How Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Branch a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Branch residents earn a median household income of $35,060 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,185. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Branch is $52,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,566. Median rent is $730/month, with 45.0% 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 1975.
Education
14.7% of adults in Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Branch has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population335
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,060
Per Capita$19,185
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$689M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,500
Rent$730
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$193,566
Housing Units190
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation473 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband68.3%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Branch was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.