Arkansas
Grady is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 262. Residents earn $37,500 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grady receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Grady offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grady is $37,500, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 24.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Grady is $51,900, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $658 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Grady enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,500 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,054 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,844 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,655 |
| County GDP | $3,461M |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Healthcare | 179 |
| Retail | 250 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,090 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.03% |
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 98.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $51,900 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $68,250 |
| Census Median Rent | $658 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 11.9% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,090 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.03% |
| Obesity | 51.1% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 19.8% |
| Heart Disease | 8.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 49.3% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 6.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 49.1% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 23.5% |
| Physical Distress | 20.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 15,931/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 179 |
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 178 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0725°N, 91.6976°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 05069 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.9% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 73.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 179 |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Retail Stores | 250 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 28.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 98.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |