Holly Grove, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Monroe County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
532 Population 527/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $24,560 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $122,623 Zillow
$431 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $431/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Holly Grove, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$24,560 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
71% below
Zillow: $122,623
Median Rent
$431/mo
63% below
47.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.7%
52% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Holly Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
29%
Rent
37%
Poverty
244%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holly Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holly Grove residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,560. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 232 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holly Grove is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,623. Median rent is $431/month, with 47.5% 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 1986.

Education

15.1% of adults in Holly Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holly Grove has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population532
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density527/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$24,560
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$265M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$431
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$122,623
Housing Units253
Rent Burden47.5%

Health

Obesity48.7%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death18,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.1 in/yr
Elevation179 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.5%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Holly Grove was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.