At a Glance
Median Income
$21,396
$23,148 per capita
Home Value
$55,500
Zillow: $98,830
Median Rent
$687/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
31.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.7%
29.9% smoking rate
How Homer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Homer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Homer a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Homer residents earn a median household income of $21,396 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,148. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homer is $55,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,830. Median rent is $687/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
12.6% of adults in Homer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homer has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,694
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$21,396
Per Capita$23,148
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty31.5%
County GDP$1,561M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,500
Rent$687
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$98,830
Housing Units1,264
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity53.7%
Diabetes22.6%
Smoking29.9%
Heart Disease9.7%
Premature Death15,964/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation269 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Homer was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.