Midway, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,296 Population 134/sq mi density
$37,875 Median Income $28,716 per capita
$140,600 Home Value $221,062 Zillow
$1,043 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$37,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, $1,043/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Midway, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,875
50% below
$28,716 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
50% below
Zillow: $221,062
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
10% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Midway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
50%
Rent
90%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midway a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Midway residents earn a median household income of $37,875 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,716. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,323 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Midway is $140,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,062. Median rent is $1,043/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 1979.

Education

12.8% of adults in Midway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Midway has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,296
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans19.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,875
Per Capita$28,716
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$866

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent$1,043
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$221,062
Housing Units704
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,057/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation872 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute14 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Midway was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.