At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$26,989 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
20.4% smoking rate
How Garner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garner a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garner residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,989. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Education
8.6% of adults in Garner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garner has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population234
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$26,989
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$185,946
Housing Units86
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,839/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation215 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Garner was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.