Arkansas · Metropolitan Area
Midland is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 330. Residents earn $36,470 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Midland receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Midland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Midland is $36,470, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 54 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Midland is $71,100, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Midland 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 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,470 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,463 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,061 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,751 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,751 |
| County GDP | $9,255M |
| Restaurants | 302 |
| Healthcare | 482 |
| Retail | 538 |
| Manufacturing | 156 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,305 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.65% |
| Commute Time | 53.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $71,100 |
| 75% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $947 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,305 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.65% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.0% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 23.1% |
| Physical Distress | 18.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 54.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,659/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 482 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.3 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 546 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0924°N, 94.3530°W |
| County FIPS | 05131 |
Winner: Republican by 37.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.1% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 482 |
| Restaurants | 302 |
| Retail Stores | 538 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 53.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |