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Houston, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
218 Population 216/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $17,484 per capita
$89,400 Home Value $160,407 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, $844/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Houston, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$17,484 per capita
Home Value
$89,400
68% below
Zillow: $160,407
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,134/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Houston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
32%
Rent
73%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Houston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Houston residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,484. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Houston is $89,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,407. Median rent is $844/month, with 25.6% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Houston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,134/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Houston has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population218
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$17,484
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$844
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$160,407
Housing Units100
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,134/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation294 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Houston was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.