At a Glance
Median Income
$52,917
$23,139 per capita
Home Value
$81,900
Zillow: $125,425
Median Rent
$718/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
31.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.5% smoking rate
How Havana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Havana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Havana a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Havana residents earn a median household income of $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,139. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 454 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Havana is $81,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,425. Median rent is $718/month, with 27.7% 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
8.1% of adults in Havana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Havana has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population320
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$23,139
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty31.9%
County GDP$727M
Avg Weekly Wage$787
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,900
Rent$718
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$125,425
Housing Units185
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,583/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation374 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Havana was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.