Portland, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Chicot County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
430 Population 402/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $27,446 per capita
$55,300 Home Value $171,774 Zillow
$620 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,300 home value, $620/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Portland, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$27,446 per capita
Home Value
$55,300
80% below
Zillow: $171,774
Median Rent
$620/mo
47% below
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
43% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Portland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
20%
Rent
53%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Portland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Portland residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,446. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Portland is $55,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,774. Median rent is $620/month, with 14.5% 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 1965.

Education

14.4% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Portland has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population430
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$27,446
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$835

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,300
Rent$620
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$171,774
Housing Units188
Rent Burden14.5%

Health

Obesity45.8%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death16,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation126 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Portland was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.556 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.