At a Glance
Median Income
$43,811
$32,596 per capita
Home Value
$114,400
Zillow: $182,187
Median Rent
$600/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
606/100K
1,464/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
35.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Judsonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Judsonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Judsonia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Judsonia residents earn a median household income of $43,811 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,596. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Judsonia is $114,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,187. Median rent is $600/month, with 22.9% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Judsonia reports 606 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,464/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Judsonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Judsonia has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,092
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density724/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,811
Per Capita$32,596
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty35.6%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,400
Rent$600
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$182,187
Housing Units973
Rent Burden22.9%
Crime
F
Violent606/100K
Property1,464/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault404/100K
Burglary303/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,839/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation200 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Judsonia was founded in 1840.
The median home in Judsonia was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.