At a Glance
Median Income
$39,615
$19,365 per capita
Home Value
$51,900
Zillow: $152,843
Median Rent
$586/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
25.6% smoking rate
How Keota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Keota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Keota a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Keota residents earn a median household income of $39,615 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,365. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Keota is $51,900 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,843. Median rent is $586/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
11.7% of adults in Keota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Keota has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population425
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,118/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,615
Per Capita$19,365
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,900
Rent$586
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$152,843
Housing Units235
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death14,517/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation486 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Keota was founded in 1904.
The median home in Keota was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.