Arkansas
Fifty-Six is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 177. Residents earn $62,583 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fifty-Six receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Fifty-Six stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fifty-Six is $62,583, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Fifty-Six is $172,200, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Fifty-Six enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,583 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,708 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $721 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,485 |
| Unemployment | 8.4% |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 288 |
| County GDP | $366M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,960 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $172,200 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 41.7% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,960 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.2% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,971/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.9 inches |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 893 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9635°N, 92.2334°W |
| County FIPS | 05137 |
Winner: Republican by 61.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.8% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 69.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 33.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |