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Marianna, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lee County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
3,502 Population 970/sq mi density
$20,507 Median Income $17,328 per capita
$73,800 Home Value $96,345 Zillow
$635 Median Rent 44.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
824 Violent Crime/100K 4,532 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$20,507 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $635/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
824 violent crimes/100K (117% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Marianna, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$20,507
73% below
$17,328 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
74% below
Zillow: $96,345
Median Rent
$635/mo
45% below
44.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
824/100K
117% above
4,532/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
261% above
37.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.4%
66% above
26.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Marianna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
27%
Home Value
26%
Rent
55%
Poverty
305%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
361%
Crime
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marianna a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marianna residents earn a median household income of $20,507 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,328. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marianna is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,345. Median rent is $635/month, with 44.9% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Marianna reports 824 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,532/100K. The murder rate is 58.9/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in Marianna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marianna has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,502
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density970/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$20,507
Per Capita$17,328
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty37.8%
County GDP$245M
Avg Weekly Wage$846

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$635
Ownership37.6%
Zillow$96,345
Housing Units1,818
Rent Burden44.9%

Crime

F
Violent824/100K
Property4,532/100K
Murder58.9/100K
Assault559/100K
Burglary1,530/100K

Health

Obesity53.4%
Diabetes21.2%
Smoking26.2%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death18,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation228 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score2.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Marianna was founded in 1848.
The median home in Marianna was built in 1968.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.563 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.