Parkdale, AR

Arkansas

Parkdale is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 72. Residents earn $41,667 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
72 Population 71/sq mi density
$41,667 Median Income $16,471 per capita
$37,500 Home Value
$825 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, $825/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,667
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $37,500
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 49.5%
54% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Parkdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population72
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Largest GroupWhite 13%
Veterans49.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,667
Per Capita$16,471
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,196M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,500
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units80
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity49.5%
Uninsured13.2%
Smoking19.8%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain56.4 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation117 ft (36 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries2

Is Parkdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Parkdale receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Parkdale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Parkdale is $41,667, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Parkdale is $37,500, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Parkdale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Parkdale has a population of 72 with a density of 71 people per square mile. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (87.5%), with 12.5% White.

Population

72
Total Population
71
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 31.9%
Female 68.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Parkdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Parkdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Parkdale is $41,667, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Parkdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,667
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,471
Avg Weekly Wage$964
IRS Avg AGI$54,384

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)501
County GDP$1,196M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare38
Retail58
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,837
48% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Parkdale is $37,500, 87% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$37,500
87% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.0%
Housing Units80
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,837
48% below US avg
Effective Rate4.90%
In Parkdale, 49.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.2% of residents lack health insurance. 19.8% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 40.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Parkdale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity49.5%
54% above US avg
Diabetes16.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure47.6%
Asthma11.6%
COPD8.6%
Cancer5.4%
Stroke4.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.8%
41% above US avg
Binge Drinking12.9%
Physical Inactivity40.8%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress16.6%
Short Sleep50.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Uninsured13.2%
53% above US avg
Checkup Rate81.0%
Dental Visits43.2%
Premature Death15,009/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.8/10
Exercise Access28.2%
Healthcare Facilities38
Parkdale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.4 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.4 inches
48% above US avg
Snowfall1.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation117 ft (36 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates33.1212°N, 91.5464°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 25.2%

Winner: Republican by 48 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+95.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.91
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density71/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities38
Restaurants25
Retail Stores58

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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