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Sparkman, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Dallas County County
Sparkman, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Sparkman a Good Place to Live?
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 2.2% (39% below 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 $112,680. 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.
Safety & Crime
Sparkman reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,209/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.