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Gillham, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County
Gillham, AR
At a Glance
How Gillham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gillham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gillham a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gillham residents earn a median household income of $61,750 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,203. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 486 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gillham is $48,300 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,416. Median rent is $590/month, with 28.3% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Gillham reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,238/100K.
Education
5.6% of adults in Gillham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gillham has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.