At a Glance
Median Income
$37,361
$19,567 per capita
Home Value
$52,900
Zillow: $77,128
Median Rent
$416/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
17.4% smoking rate
How Stephens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stephens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stephens a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stephens residents earn a median household income of $37,361 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,567. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stephens is $52,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,128. Median rent is $416/month, with 33.6% 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 1962.
Education
4.2% of adults in Stephens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stephens has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population916
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,361
Per Capita$19,567
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$1,306M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,900
Rent$416
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$77,128
Housing Units412
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,622/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation266 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Stephens was founded in 1889.
The median home in Stephens was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.