Arkansas
Hector is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 377. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hector receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hector offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hector is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Hector is $108,600, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Hector enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,875 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,069 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $954 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,901 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 499 |
| County GDP | $1,016M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,868 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.72% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $108,600 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,279 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.7% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Homeownership | 78.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,868 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.72% |
| Obesity | 48.6% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 12.2% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.7% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 23.4% |
| Physical Distress | 19.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 743 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4629°N, 92.9791°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 05029 |
Winner: Republican by 40.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |