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Stephens, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Columbia County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
916 Population 332/sq mi density
$37,361 Median Income $19,567 per capita
$52,900 Home Value $69,571 Zillow
$416 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,865 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$37,361 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,900 home value, $416/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Stephens, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,361
50% below
$19,567 per capita
Home Value
$52,900
81% below
Zillow: $69,571
Median Rent
$416/mo
64% below
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
6% below
2,865/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
50%
Home Value
19%
Rent
36%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stephens a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $69,571. 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.

Safety & Crime

Stephens reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,865/100K.

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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population916
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,361
Per Capita$19,567
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$1,306M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,900
Rent$416
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$69,571
Housing Units412
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent356/100K
Property2,865/100K

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,622/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.