Strawberry, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
311 Population 133/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $23,926 per capita
$130,100 Home Value $161,417 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Strawberry, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,625
46% below
$23,926 per capita
Home Value
$130,100
54% below
Zillow: $161,417
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Strawberry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
46%
Rent
86%
Poverty
159%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
303%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strawberry a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Strawberry residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,926. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Strawberry is $130,100 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,417. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 29.3% 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 1982.

Education

7.9% of adults in Strawberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Strawberry has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population311
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans25.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$23,926
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,100
Rent$1,000
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$161,417
Housing Units187
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,068/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation334 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Strawberry was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.