Arkansas
Strong is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 388. Residents earn $26,932 per year, which is 64% below the national average.
Based on current data, Strong receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Strong offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Strong is $26,932, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 57 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Strong is $66,400, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $659 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Strong enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $26,932 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,198 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,186 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,803 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,165 |
| County GDP | $3,375M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 119 |
| Retail | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,340 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.03% |
| Commute Time | 56.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $66,400 |
| 76% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $659 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.8% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Housing Units | 323 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,340 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.03% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.9% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Short Sleep | 45.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.4% |
| Uninsured | 11.8% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 80.5% |
| Dental Visits | 49.5% |
| Premature Death | 15,152/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.5 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1079°N, 92.3556°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 05139 |
Winner: Republican by 33.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.3% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 1.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.8% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 177 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 56.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |