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Higginson, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County
Higginson, AR
At a Glance
How Higginson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Higginson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Higginson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Higginson residents earn a median household income of $66,806 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,886. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Higginson is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,451. Median rent is $888/month, with 15.7% 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
Higginson reports 457 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 762/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
4.8% of adults in Higginson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Higginson has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.