At a Glance
Median Income
$52,614
$23,363 per capita
Home Value
$107,400
Zillow: $108,773
Median Rent
$577/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
36.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.4% smoking rate
How Bryant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bryant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bryant a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bryant residents earn a median household income of $52,614 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,363. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bryant is $107,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,773. Median rent is $577/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
11.6% of adults in Bryant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bryant has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population252
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,008/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$52,614
Per Capita$23,363
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty36.1%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,400
Rent$577
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$108,773
Housing Units106
Rent Burden36.5%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation619 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Bryant was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.