Arkansas
Diamond City is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 831. Residents earn $42,083 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Diamond City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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 below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Diamond City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Diamond City is $42,083, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Diamond City is $96,100, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Diamond City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,083 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,466 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $793 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,740 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $774M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,275 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.37% |
| Commute Time | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $96,100 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $160,516 |
| Median List Price | $293,900 |
| Median List Price | $293,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $115 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.5% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,275 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.37% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,365/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 798 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4576°N, 92.9110°W |
| County FIPS | 05089 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.7% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |