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Rector, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Clay County County
Rector, AR
At a Glance
How Rector Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rector's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rector a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rector residents earn a median household income of $41,534 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,261. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 352 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rector is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,433. Median rent is $605/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Rector reports 511 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,149/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Rector hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rector has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.