Georgetown, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Woodruff County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
51 Population 176/sq mi density
$19,250 Median Income $15,835 per capita
$40,800 Home Value $75,238 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Georgetown, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$19,250
74% below
$15,835 per capita
Home Value
$40,800
86% below
Zillow: $75,238
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
29.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Georgetown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Georgetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
26%
Home Value
14%
Poverty
310%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Georgetown residents earn a median household income of $19,250 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,835. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Georgetown is $40,800 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,238. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

6.7% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population51
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$19,250
Per Capita$15,835
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$327M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$40,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$75,238
Housing Units42
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking29.1%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death11,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation205 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband52.4%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Georgetown was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
45.1% of the population has a disability.