At a Glance
Median Income
$48,125
$28,601 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
Zillow: $84,822
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Shongaloo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shongaloo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shongaloo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shongaloo residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,601. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shongaloo is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,822. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
20.5% of adults in Shongaloo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shongaloo has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population110
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans22.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$28,601
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,561M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$84,822
Housing Units71
Rent Burden45.6%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death15,964/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation253 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband56.4%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Shongaloo was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.