At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$19,789 per capita
Home Value
$41,700
Zillow: $99,274
Median Rent
$708/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
28.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.8%
22.7% smoking rate
How Dyess Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dyess's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dyess a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dyess residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,789. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dyess is $41,700 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,274. Median rent is $708/month, with 51.0% 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 1986.
Education
2.7% of adults in Dyess hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dyess has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population286
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born17.5%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$19,789
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty28.7%
County GDP$4,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,396
Housing
A+
Home Value$41,700
Rent$708
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$99,274
Housing Units146
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity46.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death18,348/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation222 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Dyess was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
17.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.