Arkansas
Ravenden Springs is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 178. Residents earn $44,773 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ravenden Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Ravenden Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ravenden Springs is $44,773, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ravenden Springs is $85,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $529 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Ravenden Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches, including 6.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,773 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,572 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $772 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,192 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 394 |
| County GDP | $729M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,246 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.45% |
| Commute Time | 39.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 98.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $85,800 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $529 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,246 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.45% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,414/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.5 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 411 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3127°N, 91.2233°W |
| County FIPS | 05121 |
Winner: Republican by 63.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.6% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 39.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 98.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |