Reader, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Nevada County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
78 Population 33/sq mi density
$27,891 Median Income $12,145 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature
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

Reader, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,891
63% below
$12,145 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
46% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Reader Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Reader a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Reader residents earn a median household income of $27,891 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,145. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Education

27.5% of adults in Reader hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 56.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population78
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans48.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$27,891
Per Capita$12,145
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$318M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership9.1%
Zillow$112,680
Housing Units22
Rent Burden34.7%

Health

Obesity46.9%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation197 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband51.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.