At a Glance
Home Value
$110,600
Zillow: $213,857
Median Rent
$827/mo
15.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
18.7% smoking rate
How Letona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Letona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Letona a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Letona is $110,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,857. Median rent is $827/month, with 15.9% 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 1979.
Education
9.9% of adults in Letona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Letona has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population201
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density515/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$45,304
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886
Housing
Home Value$110,600
Rent$827
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$213,857
Housing Units95
Rent Burden15.9%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,839/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation275 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Letona was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.