Stamps, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lafayette County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,510 Population 495/sq mi density
$33,152 Median Income $19,173 per capita
$71,200 Home Value $79,215 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$33,152 median income, 20.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,200 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Stamps, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,152
56% below
$19,173 per capita
Home Value
$71,200
75% below
Zillow: $79,215
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
20.2%
461% above
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
53% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Stamps Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
25%
Rent
58%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
561%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stamps a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stamps residents earn a median household income of $33,152 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,173. The unemployment rate stands at 20.2% (461% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stamps is $71,200 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,215. Median rent is $675/month, with 37.2% 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 1972.

Education

14.5% of adults in Stamps hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stamps has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,510
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$33,152
Per Capita$19,173
Unemployment20.2%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$774

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,200
Rent$675
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$79,215
Housing Units833
Rent Burden37.2%

Health

Obesity49.0%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death14,360/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation259 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband64.6%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Stamps was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.