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Elaine, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Phillips County County
Elaine, AR
At a Glance
How Elaine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elaine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elaine a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elaine residents earn a median household income of $39,226 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,010. The unemployment rate stands at 23.4% (550% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 579 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elaine is $55,800 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $60,914. Median rent is $320/month, with 17.3% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Elaine reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,078/100K.
Education
1.1% of adults in Elaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elaine has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.