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Reader, AR

Arkansas

Reader is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 78. Residents earn $27,891 per year, which is 63% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
78 Population 33/sq mi density
$27,891 Median Income $12,145 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$27,891 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $27,891
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.5%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Reader Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population78
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 45%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$27,891
Per Capita$12,145
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$318M
Commute24 min

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband33.0%
Libraries2

Is Reader a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Reader receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Reader offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Reader is $27,891, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Education

27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Reader enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Reader has a population of 78 with a density of 33 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (55.1%), with 44.9% White.

Population

78
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41%
Female 59%

Race & Ethnicity

Reader vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Reader vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Reader is $27,891, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Reader vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,891
63% below US avg
Per Capita Income$12,145
Avg Weekly Wage$937
IRS Avg AGI$45,124

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)188
County GDP$318M

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare13
Retail22
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,900
46% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Reader has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.6 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.6 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall2.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates33.7516°N, 93.1012°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05099
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 33.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.9%
D 29.2%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.5%
18% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.91
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access33.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants9
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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