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Dumas, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County
Dumas, AR
At a Glance
How Dumas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dumas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dumas a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dumas residents earn a median household income of $34,938 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,699. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dumas is $90,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,635. Median rent is $761/month, with 28.0% 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
Dumas reports 367 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 808/100K. The murder rate is 24.5/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Dumas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dumas has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.