Hatfield, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
517 Population 389/sq mi density
$38,783 Median Income $19,761 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $166,213 Zillow
$671 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$38,783 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $671/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hatfield, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,783
48% below
$19,761 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
58% below
Zillow: $166,213
Median Rent
$671/mo
42% below
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Hatfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
42%
Rent
58%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hatfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hatfield residents earn a median household income of $38,783 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,761. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 486 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hatfield is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,213. Median rent is $671/month, with 22.6% 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 1953.

Education

19.8% of adults in Hatfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hatfield has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population517
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,783
Per Capita$19,761
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$860M
Avg Weekly Wage$824

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$671
Ownership36.9%
Zillow$166,213
Housing Units275
Rent Burden22.6%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,275/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation971 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute21 min
Broadband48.6%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hatfield was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.