At a Glance
Median Income
$29,583
$22,827 per capita
Home Value
$83,900
Zillow: $199,849
Violent Crime
185/100K
1,298/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Egypt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Egypt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Egypt a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Egypt residents earn a median household income of $29,583 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,827. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,006 business establishments, including 267 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Egypt is $83,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,849. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Egypt reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,298/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Egypt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Egypt has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population64
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans56.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$29,583
Per Capita$22,827
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$7,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,900
Rent
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$199,849
Housing Units47
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property1,298/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation251 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband28.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Egypt was built in 1971.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
49.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 267 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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