Magness, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
122 Population 200/sq mi density
$35,500 Median Income $17,987 per capita
$1,025 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$35,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Magness, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,500
53% below
$17,987 per capita
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Magness Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Magness's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Rent
88%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magness a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Magness residents earn a median household income of $35,500 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,987. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Education

4.2% of adults in Magness hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magness has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population122
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,500
Per Capita$17,987
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

B
Home Value
Rent$1,025
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$144,059
Housing Units56
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death11,068/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation266 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Magness was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.