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Lonsdale, AR

Arkansas · Metropolitan Area

Lonsdale is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 227. Residents earn $66,031 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
227 Population 568/sq mi density
$66,031 Median Income $19,673 per capita
$161,300 Home Value $313,996 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,031 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,300 home value
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,031
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $161,300
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.4%
11% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.4%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Lonsdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population227
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female67% / 34%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,031
Per Capita$19,673
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$4,029M
Commute47 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$313,996
Housing Units75
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking13.9%
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute47 min
Broadband63.0%
Libraries2

Is Lonsdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lonsdale receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lonsdale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lonsdale is $66,031, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lonsdale is $161,300, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lonsdale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lonsdale has a population of 227 with a density of 568 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%), with 2.6% Hispanic.

Population

227
Total Population
568
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 66.5%
Female 33.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lonsdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lonsdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lonsdale is $66,031, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Lonsdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,031
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,673
Avg Weekly Wage$913
IRS Avg AGI$74,788

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,457
County GDP$4,029M

Business (County)

Restaurants189
Healthcare320
Retail321
Manufacturing75

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,834
19% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.5 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lonsdale is $161,300, 43% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $313,996.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,300
43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$313,996

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Housing Units75
Median Year Built2011

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,834
19% below US avg
Effective Rate1.76%
In Lonsdale, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 13.9% are current smokers. 26.7% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lonsdale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.4%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure34.7%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.9%
1% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.2%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits57.2%
Premature Death9,602/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access51.5%
Healthcare Facilities320
Lonsdale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.4 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.4 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density568/sq mi
Coordinates34.5450°N, 92.8106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05125
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 37.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.2-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69%
D 28.8%

Winner: Republican by 40.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.4%
11% above US avg
High School+95.9%
Graduate Degree+5.8%
School Test Score4.91
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density568/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities320
Restaurants189
Retail Stores321

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.5 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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