Southside, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,254 Population 431/sq mi density
$55,469 Median Income $21,879 per capita
$127,400 Home Value $171,300 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,469 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,400 home value, $790/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Southside, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,469
26% below
$21,879 per capita
Home Value
$127,400
55% below
Zillow: $171,300
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Southside Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Southside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
45%
Rent
68%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southside a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Southside residents earn a median household income of $55,469 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,879. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Southside is $127,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,300. Median rent is $790/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

15.8% of adults in Southside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Southside has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,254
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,469
Per Capita$21,879
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,400
Rent$790
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$171,300
Housing Units1,511
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,068/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation485 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Southside was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.