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Desha, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
Desha, AR
At a Glance
How Desha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Desha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Desha a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Desha residents earn a median household income of $77,768 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,083. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Desha is $143,300 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,300. Median rent is $702/month, with 29.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Desha reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,181/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Desha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Desha has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.