At a Glance
Median Income
$48,523
$22,469 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $137,584
Median Rent
$700/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
384/100K
3,694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Quapaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Quapaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Quapaw a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Quapaw residents earn a median household income of $48,523 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,469. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 775 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quapaw is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,584. Median rent is $700/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Quapaw reports 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,694/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in Quapaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quapaw 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population797
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density960/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,523
Per Capita$22,469
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$1,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$871
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$700
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$137,584
Housing Units353
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent384/100K
Property3,694/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,080/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation852 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Quapaw was founded in 1917.
The median home in Quapaw was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.