At a Glance
Median Income
$54,318
$21,554 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $166,643
Median Rent
$830/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
534/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Mansfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mansfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mansfield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mansfield residents earn a median household income of $54,318 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,554. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mansfield is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,643. Median rent is $830/month, with 30.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Mansfield reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 534/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Mansfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mansfield has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,341
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density581/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,318
Per Capita$21,554
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$830
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$166,643
Housing Units549
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property534/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation634 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Mansfield was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.