Arkansas · Metropolitan Area
Damascus is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 397. Residents earn $64,167 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Damascus receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Damascus offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Damascus is $64,167, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Damascus is $139,100, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Damascus is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,117 per 100,000, 59% above the national average.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Damascus enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,167 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,360 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,436 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,252 |
| County GDP | $5,737M |
| Restaurants | 274 |
| Healthcare | 383 |
| Retail | 415 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,865 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $139,100 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Homeownership | 74.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,865 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,026/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 383 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,116.9/100K |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 519.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,597.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.5 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 697 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3671°N, 92.4107°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 05045 |
Winner: Republican by 32.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.9% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 383 |
| Restaurants | 274 |
| Retail Stores | 415 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 25.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |