At a Glance
Median Income
$36,705
$31,549 per capita
Home Value
$144,200
Zillow: $165,274
Median Rent
$929/mo
45.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
525/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.3% smoking rate
How Nash Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nash's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nash a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nash residents earn a median household income of $36,705 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,549. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nash is $144,200 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,274. Median rent is $929/month, with 45.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Nash reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 525/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Nash hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nash has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population3,952
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,705
Per Capita$31,549
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$5,214M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A
Home Value$144,200
Rent$929
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$165,274
Housing Units1,550
Rent Burden45.4%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property525/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,278/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation364 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute15 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Nash was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.