Gillham, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
190 Population 218/sq mi density
$61,750 Median Income $26,203 per capita
$48,300 Home Value $171,416 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$61,750 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,300 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Gillham, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,750
18% below
$26,203 per capita
Home Value
$48,300
83% below
Zillow: $171,416
Median Rent
$590/mo
49% below
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
17%
Rent
51%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gillham 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

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 9.2% (156% 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.

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 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population190
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,750
Per Capita$26,203
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$860M
Avg Weekly Wage$824

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,300
Rent$590
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$171,416
Housing Units89
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,275/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation733 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gillham was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.