At a Glance
Median Income
$26,591
$13,499 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $184,200
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
35.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
23.6% smoking rate
How Short Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Short's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Short a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Short residents earn a median household income of $26,591 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,499. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,281 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Short is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,200. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
12.4% of adults in Short hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Short has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population138
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,591
Per Capita$13,499
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.3%
County GDP$2,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A
Home Value$109,600
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$184,200
Housing Units138
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation667 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Short was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.