At a Glance
Median Income
$62,583
$25,708 per capita
Home Value
$172,200
Zillow: $205,581
Median Rent
$850/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
20.8% smoking rate
How Fifty-Six Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fifty-Six's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fifty-Six a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fifty-Six residents earn a median household income of $62,583 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,708. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 288 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fifty-Six is $172,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,581. Median rent is $850/month, with 41.7% 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 1991.
Education
33.8% of adults in Fifty-Six hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fifty-Six has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population177
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,583
Per Capita$25,708
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$366M
Avg Weekly Wage$721
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,200
Rent$850
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$205,581
Housing Units104
Rent Burden41.7%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,971/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation893 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute34 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Fifty-Six was founded in 1918.
The median home in Fifty-Six was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.