Arkansas
Salesville is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 498. Residents earn $49,063 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Salesville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Salesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Salesville is $49,063, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 21.6% 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 Salesville is $105,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Salesville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 7.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,063 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,894 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $866 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,392 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,323 |
| County GDP | $2,326M |
| Restaurants | 106 |
| Healthcare | 189 |
| Retail | 189 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,752 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.61% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $105,400 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.8% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Homeownership | 89.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,752 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.61% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,057/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 631 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2391°N, 92.2775°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 05005 |
Winner: Republican by 56.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.9% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Restaurants | 106 |
| Retail Stores | 189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |