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Dyess, AR
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Dyess, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Dyess a Good Place to Live?
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 5.0% (39% 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.
Safety & Crime
Dyess reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,230/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.