At a Glance
Median Income
$77,768
$29,083 per capita
Home Value
$143,300
Zillow: $171,300
Median Rent
$702/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Desha a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.4% (33% 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.
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 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population908
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,768
Per Capita$29,083
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,300
Rent$702
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$171,300
Housing Units502
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,068/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation300 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute49 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Desha was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.