Arkansas
Ravenden is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 448. Residents earn $39,545 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ravenden receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ravenden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ravenden is $39,545, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Ravenden is $82,500, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Ravenden enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,545 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,375 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $46,979 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 405 |
| County GDP | $580M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,950 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.36% |
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $82,500 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $760 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.5% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,950 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.36% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,343/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.4 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 398 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2432°N, 91.2513°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 05135 |
Winner: Republican by 62.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.1% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |