At a Glance
Median Income
$65,325
$27,308 per capita
Home Value
$162,400
Zillow: $298,863
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Gentry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gentry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gentry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gentry residents earn a median household income of $65,325 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,308. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gentry is $162,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,863. Median rent is $1,092/month, with 26.1% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Gentry reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 535/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Gentry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gentry has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,069
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,325
Per Capita$27,308
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,400
Rent$1,092
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$298,863
Housing Units1,580
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent382/100K
Property535/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault357/100K
Burglary25/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,217 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Gentry was founded in 1894.
The median home in Gentry was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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