Marked Tree, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Poinsett County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,235 Population 387/sq mi density
$45,197 Median Income $21,624 per capita
$85,700 Home Value $110,065 Zillow
$556 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
413 Violent Crime/100K 964 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,197 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, $556/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
413 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Marked Tree, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,197
40% below
$21,624 per capita
Home Value
$85,700
70% below
Zillow: $110,065
Median Rent
$556/mo
52% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
413/100K
9% above
964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Marked Tree Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
30%
Rent
48%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
109%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marked Tree a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marked Tree residents earn a median household income of $45,197 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,624. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 455 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marked Tree is $85,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,065. Median rent is $556/month, with 23.7% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Marked Tree reports 413 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 964/100K.

Education

15.6% of adults in Marked Tree hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marked Tree has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,235
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density387/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,197
Per Capita$21,624
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$886M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,700
Rent$556
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$110,065
Housing Units1,011
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent413/100K
Property964/100K

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death16,532/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation218 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute33 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Marked Tree was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.