At a Glance
Median Income
$26,932
$20,198 per capita
Home Value
$66,400
Zillow: $133,373
Median Rent
$659/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
17.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Strong a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population388
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$26,932
Per Capita$20,198
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$3,375M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,186
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,400
Rent$659
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$133,373
Housing Units323
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation118 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute57 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Strong was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.