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Patmos, AR

Arkansas

Patmos is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 60. Residents earn $38,333 per year, which is 49% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
60 Population 545/sq mi density
$38,333 Median Income $15,987 per capita
$52,000 Home Value
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,000 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,333
49% lower than US avg
Home Value $52,000
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 30.8%
148% higher than US avg

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

People

Population60
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density545/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans39.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,333
Per Capita$15,987
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$1,323M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units34

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation319 ft (97 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband24.0%
Libraries1

Is Patmos a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Patmos receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Patmos offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Patmos is $38,333, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 30.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Patmos is $52,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Patmos enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Patmos has a population of 60 with a density of 545 people per square mile. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

60
Total Population
545
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.7%
Female 38.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Patmos vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Patmos vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Patmos is $38,333, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Patmos vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,333
49% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,987
Avg Weekly Wage$871
IRS Avg AGI$47,089

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate30.8%
148% above US avg
Establishments (County)502
County GDP$1,323M

Business (County)

Restaurants34
Healthcare52
Retail73
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,413
60% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Patmos is $52,000, 82% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$52,000
82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units34
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,413
60% below US avg
Effective Rate2.72%
Patmos has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.7 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.7 inches
47% above US avg
Snowfall2.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation319 ft (97 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density545/sq mi
Coordinates33.5114°N, 93.5670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 24.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.9%
D 29.2%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+89.7%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
School Test Score4.91
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density545/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access24.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants34
Retail Stores73

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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