At a Glance
Median Income
$53,250
$24,000 per capita
Home Value
$78,400
Zillow: $225,715
Median Rent
$709/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.2% smoking rate
How Mountainburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountainburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountainburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountainburg residents earn a median household income of $53,250 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,000. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,281 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountainburg is $78,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,715. Median rent is $709/month, with 26.6% 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 1971.
Education
8.8% of adults in Mountainburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountainburg has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population630
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,250
Per Capita$24,000
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$2,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,400
Rent$709
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$225,715
Housing Units267
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation740 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute36 min
Broadband68.3%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountainburg was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.