At a Glance
Median Income
$38,594
$17,858 per capita
Home Value
$79,400
Zillow: $205,466
Median Rent
$747/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
19.8% smoking rate
How Fouke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fouke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fouke a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fouke residents earn a median household income of $38,594 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,858. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 908 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fouke is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,466. Median rent is $747/month, with 28.0% 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 1981.
Education
10.7% of adults in Fouke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fouke has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population685
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density504/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,594
Per Capita$17,858
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$1,834M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent$747
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$205,466
Housing Units330
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation316 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fouke was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.