Arkansas
Griffithville is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 321. Residents earn $33,750 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Griffithville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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. Griffithville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Griffithville is $33,750, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 20.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Griffithville is $61,400, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Griffithville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 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 | $33,750 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,877 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,886 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,804 |
| County GDP | $3,311M |
| Restaurants | 158 |
| Healthcare | 201 |
| Retail | 309 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,110 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $61,400 |
| 78% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $690 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.5% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,110 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Obesity | 46.4% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.3% |
| Heart Disease | 9.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.5% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 14.9% |
| Stroke | 5.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 44.3% |
| Depression | 30.8% |
| Mental Distress | 25.5% |
| Physical Distress | 22.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,839/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 201 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.8 inches |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 214 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1231°N, 91.6450°W |
| County FIPS | 05145 |
Winner: Republican by 61.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.2% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.1% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 201 |
| Restaurants | 158 |
| Retail Stores | 309 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |