Palestine, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lee County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

665 Population 195/sq mi density

$34,896 Median Income $19,493 per capita

$57,600 Home Value $132,959 Zillow

$663 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$34,896 median income, 7.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$57,600 home value, $663/mo rent

Education

1.9 / 5.0

10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Palestine, AR

At a Glance

Median Income

$34,896

54% below

$19,493 per capita

Home Value

$57,600

80% below

Zillow: $132,959

Median Rent

$663/mo

43% below

32.0% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

10.9%

68% below

85.9% high school+

Unemployment

7.4%

106% above

28.9% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

40.7%

27% above

18.7% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

62°F

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)

Income

46%

Home Value

20%

Rent

57%

Poverty

233%

Bachelor's

32%

Unemployment

206%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Palestine a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.4% (106% 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 $132,959. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population665

Median Age38.7 yrs

Density195/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans2.8%

Economy

Median Income$34,896

Per Capita$19,493

Unemployment7.4%

Poverty28.9%

County GDP$245M

Avg Weekly Wage$846

Housing

A+

Home Value$57,600

Rent$663

Ownership69.7%

Zillow$132,959

Housing Units300

Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity40.7%

Diabetes11.6%

Smoking18.7%

Heart Disease6.4%

Premature Death18,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Rain51.8 in/yr

Elevation214 ft

Education

Bachelor's+10.9%

High School+85.9%

Graduate+1.1%

School Score2.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%

Commute16 min

Broadband84.5%

Internet Speed18 Mbps

EV Stations8

Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Palestine was built in 1983.

The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (47 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.563 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

25.0% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.