At a Glance
Median Income
$38,250
$36,810 per capita
Home Value
$82,800
Zillow: $106,293
Median Rent
$398/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
65.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
19.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portia 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
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 5.7% (58% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population441
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,250
Per Capita$36,810
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$559M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,800
Rent$398
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$106,293
Housing Units234
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,246/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation263 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+65.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband49.5%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Portia was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.