Arkansas · Metropolitan Area
Piney is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 4,485. Residents earn $49,002 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Piney receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Piney offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Piney is $49,002, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Piney is $131,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Piney enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,002 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,150 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $889 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,357 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,256 |
| County GDP | $4,738M |
| Restaurants | 317 |
| Healthcare | 416 |
| Retail | 456 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,196 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.43% |
| Commute Time | 14.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $131,300 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $404,950 |
| Median List Price | $404,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $114 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.1% |
| Price Drops | 12.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $939 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,196 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.43% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 18.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,393/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 416 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.9 inches |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 542 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 689/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5029°N, 93.1444°W |
| County FIPS | 05051 |
Winner: Republican by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.7% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 689/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 416 |
| Restaurants | 317 |
| Retail Stores | 456 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 14.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |