At a Glance
Median Income
$41,534
$24,261 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
Zillow: $142,320
Median Rent
$605/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
20.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rector a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.9% (64% above 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 $142,320. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,631
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,199/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,534
Per Capita$24,261
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$476M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$605
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$142,320
Housing Units961
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,838/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation292 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Rector was founded in 1881.
The median home in Rector was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.