Arkansas
Rison is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 966. Residents earn $24,911 per year, which is 67% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rison receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rison has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Rison is $24,911, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. The poverty rate of 31.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Rison is $115,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Rison is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 76 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,967 per 100,000, near the national average.
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Rison enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $24,911 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,956 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $859 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,284 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.3% |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 127 |
| County GDP | $235M |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,389 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.20% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |
| Census Median | $115,600 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,333 |
| Census Median Rent | $519 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,389 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.20% |
| Obesity | 46.0% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,720/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 1.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Total Violent | 75.6/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 75.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,966.7/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,059.0/100K |
| Theft | 832.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 75.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 228 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9600°N, 92.1936°W |
| County FIPS | 05025 |
Winner: Republican by 67.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |