Arkansas
Delight is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 316. Residents earn $32,396 per year, which is 57% below the national average.
Based on current data, Delight receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Delight offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Delight is $32,396, 57% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 21.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Delight is $57,100, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Delight enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,396 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,413 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $801 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,311 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 269 |
| County GDP | $401M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,763 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.09% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $57,100 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $631 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.7% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,763 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.09% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,905/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.4 inches |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 360 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0295°N, 93.5066°W |
| County FIPS | 05109 |
Winner: Republican by 73.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.4% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 575/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |