McAlmont, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,473 Population 938/sq mi density
$32,231 Median Income $17,473 per capita
$215,800 Home Value $162,925 Zillow
$1,026 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$32,231 median income, 22.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $1,026/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher

McAlmont, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,231
57% below
$17,473 per capita
Home Value
$215,800
23% below
Zillow: $162,925
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
12% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
30% above
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
22.4%
522% above
45.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
46% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How McAlmont Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
77%
Rent
88%
Poverty
368%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
622%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McAlmont a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McAlmont residents earn a median household income of $32,231 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,473. The unemployment rate stands at 22.4% (522% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,314 business establishments, including 1,081 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McAlmont is $215,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,925. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 51.0% 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 1986.

Education

43.7% of adults in McAlmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McAlmont has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Data Overview

People

Population1,473
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density938/mi²
Male / Female66% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$32,231
Per Capita$17,473
Unemployment22.4%
Poverty45.6%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221

Housing

C+
Home Value$215,800
Rent$1,026
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$162,925
Housing Units830
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity46.9%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,283/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation274 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband60.1%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in McAlmont was built in 1986.
28.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.