At a Glance
Median Income
$27,891
$12,145 per capita
Violent Crime
138/100K
1,292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reader a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Reader reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,292/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property1,292/100K
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband33.0%
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.
90.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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