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Des Arc, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Prairie County County
Des Arc, AR
At a Glance
How Des Arc Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Des Arc's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Des Arc a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Des Arc residents earn a median household income of $31,328 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,620. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Des Arc is $86,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,572. Median rent is $503/month, with 27.6% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Des Arc reports 506 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,266/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Des Arc hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Des Arc has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.