At a Glance
Median Income
$46,875
$23,667 per capita
Home Value
$12,900
Zillow: $95,431
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
65.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
19.4% smoking rate
How Success Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Success's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Success a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Success residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,667. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 681 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Success is $12,900 , 95% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,431. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
6.3% of adults in Success hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
65.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Success has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population100
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density455/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$23,667
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$285M
Avg Weekly Wage$613
Housing
A+
Home Value$12,900
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$95,431
Housing Units71
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death17,869/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation295 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+65.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Success was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.