Taylor, AR

Arkansas

Taylor is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 649. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
649 Population 656/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $22,564 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $129,503 Zillow
$960 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $960/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $960
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.9%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

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

People

Population649
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density656/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$22,564
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$221M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$960
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$129,503
Housing Units273
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Uninsured10.2%
Smoking19.0%
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain56.3 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation244 ft (74 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute40 min
Broadband84.6%
Libraries2

Is Taylor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Taylor receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Taylor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Taylor is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Taylor is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Taylor enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Taylor has a population of 649 with a density of 656 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 4.3% Black.

Population

649
Total Population
656
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37%
Female 63%

Race & Ethnicity

Taylor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Taylor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Taylor is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Taylor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,250
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,564
Avg Weekly Wage$774
IRS Avg AGI$50,513

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)163
County GDP$221M

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare7
Retail16
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,333
62% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.2 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Taylor is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $129,503.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$129,503

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$960
17% below US avg
Rent Burden24.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.1%
Housing Units273
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,333
62% below US avg
Effective Rate1.33%
In Taylor, 36.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.2% of residents lack health insurance. 19.0% are current smokers. 28.2% report depression. 32.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
15% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure37.8%
Asthma11.1%
COPD8.8%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.0%
36% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity32.5%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress21.7%
Physical Distress16.1%
Short Sleep39.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.8%
Uninsured10.2%
19% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits52.9%
Premature Death14,360/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.1/10
Exercise Access11.1%
Healthcare Facilities7
Taylor has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.3 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.3 inches
48% above US avg
Snowfall1.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation244 ft (74 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density656/sq mi
Coordinates33.0998°N, 93.4618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05073
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.3-point margin. 84.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.3%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 38.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+6.6%
School Test Score4.91
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density656/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.6%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities7
Restaurants4
Retail Stores16

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.2 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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