At a Glance
Median Income
$39,815
$18,560 per capita
Home Value
$88,500
Zillow: $141,491
Median Rent
$759/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
24.4%
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
20.2% smoking rate
How Gates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gates a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gates residents earn a median household income of $39,815 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,560. The unemployment rate stands at 24.4% (578% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gates is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,491. Median rent is $759/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
10.9% of adults in Gates hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gates has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population612
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density862/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$39,815
Per Capita$18,560
Unemployment24.4%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$954M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$759
Ownership42.3%
Zillow$141,491
Housing Units269
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death14,551/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation312 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute37 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gates was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.