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Gum Springs, AR

Arkansas

Gum Springs is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 50. Residents earn $35,750 per year, which is 52% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
50 Population 128/sq mi density
$35,750 Median Income $26,704 per capita
$59,000 Home Value
$730 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,750 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,000 home value, $730/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $35,750
52% lower than US avg
Home Value $59,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $730
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.9%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Gum Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population50
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Largest GroupWhite 18%
Veterans43.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,750
Per Capita$26,704
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,071M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,000
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units68
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Uninsured12.3%
Smoking15.1%
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation239 ft (73 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband29.0%
Libraries2

Is Gum Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gum Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Gum Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gum Springs is $35,750, 52% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gum Springs is $59,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gum Springs 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. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Gum Springs has a population of 50 with a density of 128 people per square mile. The median age is 55.0 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (82%), with 18% White.

Population

50
Total Population
128
People / sq mi
55.0yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 32%
Female 68%

Race & Ethnicity

Gum Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gum Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gum Springs is $35,750, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Gum Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,750
52% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,704
Avg Weekly Wage$875
IRS Avg AGI$54,372

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)655
County GDP$1,071M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare66
Retail84
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,155
38% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gum Springs is $59,000, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$59,000
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$730
37% below US avg
Rent Burden24.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied37.9%
Housing Units68
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,155
38% below US avg
Effective Rate3.65%
In Gum Springs, 42.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.3% of residents lack health insurance. 15.1% are current smokers. 22.1% report depression. 31.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gum Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
34% above US avg
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure40.1%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.1%
Cancer5.0%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.1%
8% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.0%
Physical Inactivity31.7%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep43.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.0%
Uninsured12.3%
43% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits52.5%
Premature Death12,304/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access48.4%
Healthcare Facilities66
Gum Springs 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 is 54.8 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.8 inches
44% above US avg
Snowfall1.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation239 ft (73 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates34.0639°N, 93.0957°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.5-point margin. 29.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.1%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 20.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+95.1%
Graduate Degree+14.1%
School Test Score4.91
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density128/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access29.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants62
Retail Stores84

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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