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Hector, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County
Hector, AR
At a Glance
How Hector Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hector's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hector a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hector residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,069. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hector is $108,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,279. Median rent is $675/month, with 22.7% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Hector reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,808/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Hector hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hector has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.