Arkansas
Shirley is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 307. Residents earn $35,938 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shirley receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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, long commute times. Shirley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shirley is $35,938, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 30.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Shirley is $92,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Shirley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,938 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,295 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $844 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,577 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.3% |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 350 |
| County GDP | $484M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,190 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
| Commute Time | 41.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $92,000 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $184,831 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,190 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,385/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.9 inches |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 550 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6438°N, 92.3135°W |
| County FIPS | 05141 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 41.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |