At a Glance
Median Income
$36,989
$27,482 per capita
Home Value
$47,000
Zillow: $78,734
Violent Crime
524/100K
7,024/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
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
2.4 / 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 16.8% (367% 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.
Safety & Crime
Huttig reports 524 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,024/100K.
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 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population402
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,989
Per Capita$27,482
Unemployment16.8%
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%
Crime
F
Violent524/100K
Property7,024/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.