At a Glance
Median Income
$49,000
$27,174 per capita
Home Value
$96,700
Zillow: $215,242
Median Rent
$804/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
24.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
16.9% smoking rate
How London Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows London's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is London a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
London residents earn a median household income of $49,000 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,174. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,765 business establishments, including 150 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in London is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,242. Median rent is $804/month, with 36.5% 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 1985.
Education
24.3% of adults in London hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
London has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,179
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,000
Per Capita$27,174
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty24.9%
County GDP$4,153M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent$804
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$215,242
Housing Units448
Rent Burden36.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,343/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation369 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in London was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 150 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.