Huntsville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Madison County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,086 Population 571/sq mi density
$52,472 Median Income $26,663 per capita
$146,300 Home Value $265,693 Zillow
$591 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,472 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,300 home value, $591/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Huntsville, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,472
30% below
$26,663 per capita
Home Value
$146,300
48% below
Zillow: $265,693
Median Rent
$591/mo
49% below
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Huntsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
52%
Rent
51%
Poverty
137%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huntsville 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

Huntsville residents earn a median household income of $52,472 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,663. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 284 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Huntsville is $146,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,693. Median rent is $591/month, with 26.0% 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 1978.

Education

13.2% of adults in Huntsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Huntsville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,086
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,472
Per Capita$26,663
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$695M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,300
Rent$591
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$265,693
Housing Units1,212
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,725/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation1,476 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Huntsville was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.