At a Glance
Median Income
$36,989
$27,482 per capita
Home Value
$47,000
Zillow: $78,734
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
24.4%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
18.2% smoking rate
How Huttig Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Huttig's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Huttig 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
Huttig residents earn a median household income of $36,989 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,482. The unemployment rate stands at 24.4% (578% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,165 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huttig is $47,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $78,734. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
6.6% of adults in Huttig hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huttig has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population402
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans19.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,989
Per Capita$27,482
Unemployment24.4%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$3,375M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,186
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,000
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$78,734
Housing Units267
Rent Burden13.9%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation91 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute40 min
Broadband53.6%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Huttig was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.