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Palestine, AR
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Palestine, AR
At a Glance
How Palestine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palestine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palestine a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palestine residents earn a median household income of $34,896 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,493. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palestine is $57,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,211. Median rent is $663/month, with 32.0% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Palestine reports 561 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,800/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Palestine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palestine has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.