At a Glance
Median Income
$29,615
$18,160 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
Zillow: $199,849
Median Rent
$871/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
43.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
18.4% smoking rate
How Cash Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cash's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cash a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cash residents earn a median household income of $29,615 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,160. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.3% 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 Cash is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,849. Median rent is $871/month, with 24.3% 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 1974.
Education
13.6% of adults in Cash hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cash has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population365
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,615
Per Capita$18,160
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty43.3%
County GDP$7,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$871
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$199,849
Housing Units124
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation249 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cash was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 267 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.