Denning, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Franklin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
296 Population 274/sq mi density
$36,591 Median Income $17,685 per capita
$59,100 Home Value $166,873 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$36,591 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,100 home value, $913/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Denning, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,591
51% below
$17,685 per capita
Home Value
$59,100
79% below
Zillow: $166,873
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
308% above
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Denning Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Denning's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
21%
Rent
79%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
408%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Denning a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Denning residents earn a median household income of $36,591 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,685. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Denning is $59,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,873. Median rent is $913/month, with 28.3% 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 1984.

Education

7.9% of adults in Denning hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Denning has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population296
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,591
Per Capita$17,685
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$689M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,100
Rent$913
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$166,873
Housing Units120
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death12,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation421 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband51.9%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Denning was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.