Sparkman, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Dallas County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
471 Population 365/sq mi density
$37,222 Median Income $25,706 per capita
$61,300 Home Value $120,495 Zillow
$515 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$37,222 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,300 home value, $515/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sparkman, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,222
50% below
$25,706 per capita
Home Value
$61,300
78% below
Zillow: $120,495
Median Rent
$515/mo
56% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
67.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Sparkman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
22%
Rent
44%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sparkman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sparkman residents earn a median household income of $37,222 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,706. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 215 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sparkman is $61,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,495. Median rent is $515/month, with 19.4% 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 1974.

Education

8.9% of adults in Sparkman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 67.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sparkman has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population471
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,222
Per Capita$25,706
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$340M
Avg Weekly Wage$862

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,300
Rent$515
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$120,495
Housing Units219
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death16,219/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation172 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+67.4%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband63.3%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sparkman was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.