Arkansas
Mammoth Spring is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 871. Residents earn $30,800 per year, which is 59% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mammoth Spring receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mammoth Spring has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mammoth Spring is $30,800, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 19.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Mammoth Spring is $99,400, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $329 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Mammoth Spring is below the national average at 204 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 408 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Mammoth Spring enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $30,800 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,829 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $697 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $45,672 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 264 |
| County GDP | $289M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,820 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
| Census Median | $99,400 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,036 |
| Census Median Rent | $329 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,820 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 22.7% |
| Physical Distress | 17.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,165/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Total Violent | 204.1/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 204.1/100K |
| Total Property | 408.2/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 408.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.8 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 569 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4924°N, 91.5411°W |
| County FIPS | 29149 |
Winner: Republican by 69.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.8% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |