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Montrose, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Chicot County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
190 Population 500/sq mi density
$36,875 Median Income $21,076 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $171,774 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
690 Violent Crime/100K 5,844 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
690 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Montrose, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,875
51% below
$21,076 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $171,774
Violent Crime
690/100K
82% above
5,844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
96% below
72.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.0%
56% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Montrose Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
182%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montrose a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montrose residents earn a median household income of $36,875 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,076. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montrose is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,774. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Montrose reports 690 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,844/100K.

Education

1.3% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 72.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montrose has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population190
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,875
Per Capita$21,076
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$835

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$171,774
Housing Units146
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent690/100K
Property5,844/100K

Health

Obesity50.0%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation124 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+72.0%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Montrose was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.556 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.