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Portia, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lawrence County County
Portia, AR
At a Glance
How Portia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Portia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Portia residents earn a median household income of $38,250 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,810. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 397 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portia is $82,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,293. Median rent is $398/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Portia reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 555/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in Portia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 65.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portia has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.