At a Glance
Median Income
$33,750
$19,202 per capita
Median Rent
$625/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
61.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19.9% smoking rate
How Payneway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Payneway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Payneway a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Payneway residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,202. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 455 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Education
5.9% of adults in Payneway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
61.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Payneway has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population125
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$19,202
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$886M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$625
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$105,265
Housing Units116
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death16,532/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation212 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+61.8%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute26 min
Broadband47.1%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Payneway was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
50.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.