Arkansas
Desha is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 908. Residents earn $77,768 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Desha receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Desha offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Desha is $77,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Desha is $143,300, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $702 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.
11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. School test scores average 4/10, below typical benchmarks.
Desha enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,768 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,083 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $935 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,486 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 958 |
| County GDP | $2,636M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 152 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,581 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.80% |
| Commute Time | 48.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $143,300 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $702 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $630 |
| 1 Bedroom | $671 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,208 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,476 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,581 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.80% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,068/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7305°N, 91.6856°W |
| County FIPS | 05063 |
Winner: Republican by 59.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.7% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 3.96 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 48.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |