Gum Springs, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Clark County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
50 Population 128/sq mi density
$35,750 Median Income $26,704 per capita
$59,000 Home Value $179,894 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,750 median income, 15.4% 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

Gum Springs, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,750
52% below
$26,704 per capita
Home Value
$59,000
79% below
Zillow: $179,894
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
6% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
328% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Gum Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
21%
Rent
63%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
428%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gum Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gum Springs residents earn a median household income of $35,750 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,704. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gum Springs is $59,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,894. Median rent is $730/month, with 24.0% 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 1981.

Education

31.7% of adults in Gum Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population50
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,750
Per Capita$26,704
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$875

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,000
Rent$730
Ownership37.9%
Zillow$179,894
Housing Units68
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation239 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gum Springs was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.