At a Glance
Median Income
$52,847
$19,731 per capita
Violent Crime
452/100K
5,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
59.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Rudy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rudy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rudy a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rudy residents earn a median household income of $52,847 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,731. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,281 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Rudy reports 452 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,239/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Rudy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
59.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rudy has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,847
Per Capita$19,731
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$2,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$258,949
Housing Units50
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent452/100K
Property5,239/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation793 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+59.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Rudy was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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