At a Glance
Median Income
$34,444
$16,074 per capita
Home Value
$47,100
Zillow: $199,365
Median Rent
$884/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
17.5% smoking rate
How Huntington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Huntington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Huntington 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
Huntington residents earn a median household income of $34,444 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,074. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntington is $47,100 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,365. Median rent is $884/month, with 30.5% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Huntington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 205/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Huntington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntington has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population525
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density784/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,444
Per Capita$16,074
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,100
Rent$884
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$199,365
Housing Units221
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property205/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation610 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Huntington was founded in 1888.
The median home in Huntington was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.