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McGehee, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County
McGehee, AR
At a Glance
How McGehee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McGehee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is McGehee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
McGehee residents earn a median household income of $33,679 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,928. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McGehee is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,040. Median rent is $695/month, with 34.0% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
McGehee reports 842 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 122% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,581/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in McGehee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McGehee has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.