At a Glance
Median Income
$47,212
$26,844 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
Zillow: $167,039
Median Rent
$638/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
100/100K
200/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Shady Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shady Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shady Point 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
Shady Point residents earn a median household income of $47,212 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,844. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shady Point is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,039. Median rent is $638/month, with 25.0% 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
Shady Point reports 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 200/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Shady Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shady Point has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,010
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,212
Per Capita$26,844
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent$638
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$167,039
Housing Units491
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent100/100K
Property200/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation488 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Shady Point was founded in 1891.
The median home in Shady Point was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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