Horseshoe Lake, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Tunica County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
396 Population 2,640/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $37,867 per capita
$93,500 Home Value $141,832 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,500 home value, $821/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Horseshoe Lake, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$37,867 per capita
Home Value
$93,500
67% below
Zillow: $141,832
Median Rent
$821/mo
29% below
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Horseshoe Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
33%
Rent
71%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Horseshoe Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Horseshoe Lake residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,867. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Horseshoe Lake is $93,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,832. Median rent is $821/month, with 14.1% 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 1975.

Education

10.6% of adults in Horseshoe Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Horseshoe Lake has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population396
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density2,640/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$37,867
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,500
Rent$821
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$141,832
Housing Units308
Rent Burden14.1%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death21,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation201 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute45 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Horseshoe Lake was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.