Median Income $73,750

2% lower than US avg

Home Value $202,500

28% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 25.5%

24% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.6%

14% higher than US avg

Unemployment 9.2%

156% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.8%

38% lower than US avg

How Higden Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population129

Median Age53.5 yrs

Density263/mi²

Male / Female41% / 59%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans98.0%

Economy

Median Income$73,750

Per Capita$33,326

Unemployment9.2%

Poverty7.8%

County GDP$844M

Commute31 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$202,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units196

Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity36.6%

Uninsured9.4%

Smoking17.0%

Depression27.4%

Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain51.9 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation510 ft (155 m)

Education

Bachelor's+25.5%

High School+97.9%

Graduate+20.0%

School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%

Commute31 min

Broadband53.0%

Libraries3

Is Higden a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Higden receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Higden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Higden is $73,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Higden is $202,500, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Higden enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Higden has a population of 129 with a density of 263 people per square mile. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

129

Total Population

263

People / sq mi

53.5yrs

Median Age

38% above US avg

0.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.1%

Female 58.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Higden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Higden vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Higden is $73,750, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Higden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$73,750
	2% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,326
Avg Weekly Wage	$805
IRS Avg AGI	$62,851

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	9.2%
	156% above US avg
Poverty Rate	7.8%
	38% below US avg
Establishments (County)	643
County GDP	$844M

Business (County)

Restaurants	71
Healthcare	63
Retail	99
Manufacturing	34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,637
	25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	1.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	30.9 min
Drive Alone	84.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Higden is $202,500, 28% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$202,500
	28% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$700
1 Bedroom	$751
2 Bedrooms	$944
3 Bedrooms	$1,239
4 Bedrooms	$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	196
Median Year Built	1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,637
	25% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.30%

In Higden, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. 17.0% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 28.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Higden vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.6%
	14% above US avg
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart Disease	6.3%
High Blood Pressure	34.5%
Asthma	10.2%
COPD	7.5%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.0%
	21% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.9%
Physical Inactivity	28.9%
Depression	27.4%
Mental Distress	20.4%
Physical Distress	14.8%
Short Sleep	37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.6%
Uninsured	9.4%
	9% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.8%
Dental Visits	55.3%
Premature Death	9,759/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.7/10
Exercise Access	40.5%
Healthcare Facilities	63

Higden has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.9 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	51.9 inches
	37% above US avg
Snowfall	4.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	510 ft (155 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	263/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5664°N, 92.2052°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	05023

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 67.9-point margin. 53.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.2%

D 15.2%

Winner: Republican by 67.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	25.5%
	24% below US avg
High School+	97.9%
Graduate Degree+	20.0%
School Test Score	4.91

B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	263/sq mi
Total Area	0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	53.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	63
Restaurants	71
Retail Stores	99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	30.9 min
Drive Alone	84.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Higden, AR

How Higden Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Higden a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Higden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Higden vs U.S. Average

Income: Higden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Higden vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities