At a Glance
Median Income
$50,563
$21,103 per capita
Home Value
$130,300
Zillow: $184,200
Median Rent
$849/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
2,183/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Roland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roland 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
Roland residents earn a median household income of $50,563 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,103. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roland is $130,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,200. Median rent is $849/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Roland reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,183/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Roland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roland has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population3,527
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,563
Per Capita$21,103
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,300
Rent$849
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$184,200
Housing Units1,387
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent180/100K
Property2,183/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary334/100K
Health
Obesity47.5%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death14,517/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation449 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Roland was founded in 1888.
The median home in Roland was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.