Arkansas
Center Ridge is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 206. Residents earn $52,750 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Center Ridge receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Center Ridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Center Ridge is $52,750, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Center Ridge is $84,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Center Ridge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,750 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,497 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $954 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,901 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 499 |
| County GDP | $1,016M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,868 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,868 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3807°N, 92.5756°W |
| County FIPS | 05029 |
Winner: Republican by 40.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |