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Strong, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Union County County
Strong, AR
At a Glance
How Strong Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Strong's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Strong a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Strong residents earn a median household income of $26,932 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,198. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,165 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Strong is $66,400 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,373. Median rent is $659/month, with 35.8% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Strong reports 959 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 152% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,734/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Strong hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Strong has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.