Arkansas
McRae is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 717. Residents earn $35,333 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, McRae receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. McRae offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in McRae is $35,333, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in McRae is $81,800, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
McRae is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,767 per 100,000, near the national average.
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
McRae enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,333 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,351 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,886 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,804 |
| County GDP | $3,311M |
| Restaurants | 158 |
| Healthcare | 201 |
| Retail | 309 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,110 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.58% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $81,800 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,946 |
| Census Median Rent | $721 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,110 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.58% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.2% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,839/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 201 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,767.3/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 441.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,325.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.8 inches |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 224 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1136°N, 91.8262°W |
| County FIPS | 05145 |
Winner: Republican by 61.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,070/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 201 |
| Restaurants | 158 |
| Retail Stores | 309 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |