Ponca, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Madison County County

4.7 /5.0

A+ Excellent

70 Population 115/sq mi density

56°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

4.7 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Education

4.7 / 5.0

46.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ponca, AR

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

46.8%

39% above

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

37.5%

17% above

18.4% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

How Ponca Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ponca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty

Bachelor's

139%

Unemployment

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

Is Ponca a Good Place to Live?

A+

4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent

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

Education

46.8% of adults in Ponca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ponca has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population70

Median Age54.6 yrs

Density115/mi²

Male / Female70% / 30%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans22.9%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$48,020

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$695M

Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$261,613

Housing Units42

Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity37.5%

Diabetes10.6%

Smoking18.4%

Heart Disease6.5%

Premature Death10,725/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Rain50.1 in/yr

Elevation1,466 ft

Education

A+

Bachelor's+46.8%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+26.5%

School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed33 Mbps

EV Stations2

Libraries3

Did You Know?

27.4% work from home.

The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (47 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

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

8.6% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.