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Chidester, AR
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Chidester, AR
At a Glance
How Chidester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chidester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chidester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chidester residents earn a median household income of $21,641 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,429. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chidester is $73,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,973. Median rent is $389/month, with 51.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Chidester reports 623 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,363/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Chidester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chidester has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.