Arkansas
Lexa is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 133. Residents earn $45,804 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lexa receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lexa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lexa is $45,804, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lexa is $84,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Lexa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,804 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,710 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $846 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,070 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 212 |
| County GDP | $245M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.42% |
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $84,400 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $103,192 |
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.8% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.42% |
| Obesity | 44.4% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.5% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.5% |
| Physical Distress | 18.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 18,152/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.1 inches |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5982°N, 90.7519°W |
| County FIPS | 05077 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.5% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 53.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |