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Southside, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
Southside, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Southside a Good Place to Live?
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 3.9% (8% 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.
Safety & Crime
Southside reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,181/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.