Holiday Island, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Carroll County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,405 Population 331/sq mi density
$52,700 Median Income $32,882 per capita
$212,100 Home Value $304,280 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,700 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$212,100 home value, $870/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Holiday Island, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,700
30% below
$32,882 per capita
Home Value
$212,100
25% below
Zillow: $304,280
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
7% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Holiday Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Holiday Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
75%
Rent
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holiday Island a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holiday Island residents earn a median household income of $52,700 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,882. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holiday Island is $212,100 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,280. Median rent is $870/month, with 19.5% 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 1996.

Education

31.4% of adults in Holiday Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holiday Island has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,405
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,700
Per Capita$32,882
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,309M
Avg Weekly Wage$775

Housing

A
Home Value$212,100
Rent$870
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$304,280
Housing Units1,765
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,688/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation1,086 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Holiday Island was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.