Guy, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Faulkner County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
592 Population 83/sq mi density
$60,521 Median Income $32,502 per capita
$199,000 Home Value $278,456 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
135 Violent Crime/100K 135 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$60,521 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$199,000 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Guy, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,521
19% below
$32,502 per capita
Home Value
$199,000
29% below
Zillow: $278,456
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
64% below
135/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Guy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
71%
Rent
77%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
272%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Guy a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Guy residents earn a median household income of $60,521 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,502. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,252 business establishments, including 274 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Guy is $199,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,456. Median rent is $900/month, with 30.8% 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 1998.

Safety & Crime

Guy reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 135/100K.

Education

18.2% of adults in Guy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Guy has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population592
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,521
Per Capita$32,502
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$5,737M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,000
Rent$900
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$278,456
Housing Units261
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent135/100K
Property135/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,026/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation662 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Guy was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 274 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.