Reed, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
140 Population 700/sq mi density
$25,833 Median Income $19,061 per capita
$667 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Reed, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,833
66% below
$19,061 per capita
Median Rent
$667/mo
43% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
47% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Reed Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
34%
Rent
57%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Reed 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

Reed residents earn a median household income of $25,833 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,061. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Education

5.4% of adults in Reed hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Reed has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population140
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,833
Per Capita$19,061
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$724M
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$667
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$83,040
Housing Units96
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity47.2%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,390/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation151 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Reed was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.7% of the population has a disability.