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Poplar Grove, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Phillips County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
113 Population 83/sq mi density
$116,161 Median Income $53,731 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 5,078 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,161 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Poplar Grove, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,161
55% above
$53,731 per capita
Violent Crime
185/100K
51% below
5,078/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
3% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
45% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Poplar Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
155%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Poplar Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Poplar Grove residents earn a median household income of $116,161 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,731. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 579 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Poplar Grove reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,078/100K.

Education

32.7% of adults in Poplar Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Poplar Grove has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population113
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans51.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,161
Per Capita$53,731
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$678M
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$81,967
Housing Units20
Rent Burden36.8%

Crime

F
Violent185/100K
Property5,078/100K

Health

Obesity46.7%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death20,041/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation189 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Broadband57.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Memphis International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.