Arkansas · Metropolitan Area
Osceola is a small city in Arkansas with a population of 6,807. Residents earn $40,783 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Osceola receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Osceola has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Osceola is $40,783, 46% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Osceola is $108,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 1,568 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,101 per 100,000, 160% above the national average.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Osceola enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,783 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,260 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $967 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,819 |
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.7% |
| 123% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 962 |
| County GDP | $1,763M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 145 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,464 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.27% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $108,700 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $49,900 |
| Median List Price | $49,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $84 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $832 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 40.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,464 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.27% |
| Obesity | 49.2% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.4% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.2% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 16.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,118/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Total Violent | 1,568.5/100K |
| 313% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 136.4/100K |
| Robbery | 177.3/100K |
| Assault | 1,254.8/100K |
| Total Property | 5,100.9/100K |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,827.6/100K |
| Theft | 3,123.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 150.0/100K |
| Arson | 54.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.6 inches |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6942°N, 89.9934°W |
| County FIPS | 47167 |
Winner: Republican by 52.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 145 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |