At a Glance
Median Income
$24,911
$18,956 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
Zillow: $173,482
Median Rent
$519/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
18.6% smoking rate
How Rison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rison a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rison residents earn a median household income of $24,911 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,956. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 127 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rison is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,482. Median rent is $519/month, with 36.7% 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 1980.
Education
15.8% of adults in Rison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rison has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population966
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,911
Per Capita$18,956
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A
Home Value$115,600
Rent$519
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$173,482
Housing Units511
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation228 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Rison was founded in 1883.
The median home in Rison was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.