Griffithville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
321 Population 584/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $17,877 per capita
$61,400 Home Value $216,451 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,400 home value, $690/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Griffithville, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,750
55% below
$17,877 per capita
Home Value
$61,400
78% below
Zillow: $216,451
Median Rent
$690/mo
41% below
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
45% above
29.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Griffithville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
22%
Rent
59%
Poverty
168%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Griffithville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Griffithville residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,877. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Griffithville is $61,400 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,451. Median rent is $690/month, with 30.5% 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 1971.

Education

4.2% of adults in Griffithville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Griffithville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population321
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$17,877
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,400
Rent$690
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$216,451
Housing Units167
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity46.4%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking29.3%
Heart Disease9.5%
Premature Death11,839/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation214 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Griffithville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.