Arkansas
O'Kean is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 164. Residents earn $53,393 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, O'Kean receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. O'Kean offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in O'Kean is $53,393, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in O'Kean is $56,100, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
O'Kean enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches, including 6.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,393 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,584 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,053 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 949 |
| County GDP | $2,021M |
| Restaurants | 78 |
| Healthcare | 104 |
| Retail | 157 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,485 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.43% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $56,100 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,485 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.43% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.4% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.7% |
| Physical Distress | 17.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,847/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 104 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.5 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 271 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1715°N, 90.8183°W |
| County FIPS | 05055 |
Winner: Republican by 61.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 57.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 104 |
| Restaurants | 78 |
| Retail Stores | 157 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |