At a Glance
Median Income
$49,531
$20,119 per capita
Home Value
$205,900
Zillow: $184,200
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
23.9% smoking rate
How Long Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long 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
Long residents earn a median household income of $49,531 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,119. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Long is $205,900 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,200. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
7.2% of adults in Long hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long 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 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population444
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,531
Per Capita$20,119
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732
Housing
A
Home Value$205,900
Rent
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$184,200
Housing Units175
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death14,517/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation865 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Long was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.