At a Glance
Median Income
$88,077
$33,583 per capita
Violent Crime
136/100K
1,564/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Slate Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Slate Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Slate Springs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Slate Springs residents earn a median household income of $88,077 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,583. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 203 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Slate Springs reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,564/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Slate Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Slate Springs has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans71.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,077
Per Capita$33,583
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$255M
Avg Weekly Wage$793
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$132,016
Housing Units44
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property1,564/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death16,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation339 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute35 min
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Slate Springs was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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