East Camden, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Ouachita County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,326 Population 1,745/sq mi density
$44,500 Median Income $19,588 per capita
$105,800 Home Value $102,973 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$44,500 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, $843/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

East Camden, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,500
41% below
$19,588 per capita
Home Value
$105,800
62% below
Zillow: $102,973
Median Rent
$843/mo
28% below
36.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How East Camden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Camden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
38%
Rent
72%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Camden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Camden residents earn a median household income of $44,500 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,588. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 568 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Camden is $105,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,973. Median rent is $843/month, with 36.5% 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 1965.

Education

13.1% of adults in East Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Camden has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,326
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density1,745/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,500
Per Capita$19,588
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$863M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,800
Rent$843
Ownership49.3%
Zillow$102,973
Housing Units456
Rent Burden36.5%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,753/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation130 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in East Camden was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.