At a Glance
Median Income
$55,104
$20,557 per capita
Home Value
$62,700
Zillow: $127,345
Bachelor's Degree+
0.7%
38.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
43.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
21.4% smoking rate
How Little Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Little Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Little Rock a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Little Rock residents earn a median household income of $55,104 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,557. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 531 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Little Rock is $62,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,345. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
0.7% of adults in Little Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% below the national average).
38.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Little Rock has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population560
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,104
Per Capita$20,557
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty43.8%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,700
Rent
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$127,345
Housing Units256
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity46.6%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death19,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation130 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.7%
High School+38.8%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband41.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Little Rock was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.