At a Glance
Median Income
$39,345
$12,811 per capita
Median Rent
$592/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.9%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
63.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
255 sunny days/yr
How Stella Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stella's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stella 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
Stella residents earn a median household income of $39,345 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,811. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 63.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Stella reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
0.9% of adults in Stella hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stella has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population252
Median Age13.8 yrs
Density1,575/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,345
Per Capita$12,811
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty63.6%
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$592
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$274,851
Housing Units88
Rent Burden41.7%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days255/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,171 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.9%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband61.0%
EV Stations5
Did You Know?
The median home in Stella was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (34 miles).
30.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.