Summers, AR

Arkansas

Summers is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 271. Residents earn $63,352 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
271 Population 111/sq mi density
$63,352 Median Income $19,658 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,352 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,352
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.1%
88% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Summers Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population271
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 11%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,352
Per Capita$19,658
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$593M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation1,204 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
CommuteN/A
Libraries2

Is Summers a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Summers receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Summers has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Summers is $63,352, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Summers enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Summers has a population of 271 with a density of 111 people per square mile. The median age is 25.5 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (12.5%), with 11.1% White.

Population

271
Total Population
111
People / sq mi
25.5yrs
Median Age
34% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 69.4%
Female 30.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Summers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Summers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Summers is $63,352, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Summers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,352
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,658
Avg Weekly Wage$815
IRS Avg AGI$44,121

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)355
County GDP$593M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare17
Retail57
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,870
47% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$139
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,870
47% below US avg
In Summers, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 32.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Summers vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure36.6%
Asthma11.9%
COPD8.6%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.5%
Physical Inactivity32.0%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress21.2%
Physical Distress16.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.2%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death16,046/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access15.8%
Healthcare Facilities17

Crime Rates: Summers vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Summers has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.9 inches
42% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates35.9872°N, 94.4829°W
County FIPS40001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 63-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.8%
D 17.8%

Winner: Republican by 63 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.1%
88% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.91
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density111/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants25
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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