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Brinkley, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Monroe County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,651 Population 466/sq mi density
$38,285 Median Income $22,137 per capita
$84,000 Home Value $98,651 Zillow
$605 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,106 Violent Crime/100K 3,050 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,285 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $605/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,106 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Brinkley, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,285
49% below
$22,137 per capita
Home Value
$84,000
70% below
Zillow: $98,651
Median Rent
$605/mo
48% below
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,106/100K
191% above
3,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
31.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
43% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Brinkley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
30%
Rent
52%
Poverty
252%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
264%
Crime
291%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brinkley a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brinkley residents earn a median household income of $38,285 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,137. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 232 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brinkley is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,651. Median rent is $605/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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Brinkley reports 1,106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 191% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,050/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Brinkley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brinkley has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,651
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density466/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$38,285
Per Capita$22,137
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty31.2%
County GDP$265M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$605
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$98,651
Housing Units1,465
Rent Burden32.9%

Crime

F
Violent1,106/100K
Property3,050/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,029/100K
Burglary953/100K

Health

Obesity46.0%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death18,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation200 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Brinkley was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.