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Tillar, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
129 Population 163/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $32,424 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,070 Violent Crime/100K 3,807 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,070 violent crimes/100K (182% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Tillar, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$32,424 per capita
Violent Crime
1,070/100K
182% above
3,807/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Tillar Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tillar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
282%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tillar a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tillar residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,424. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Tillar reports 1,070 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 182% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,807/100K.

Education

10.6% of adults in Tillar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tillar has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population129
Median Age70.8 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$32,424
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$724M
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$83,040
Housing Units105
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent1,070/100K
Property3,807/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,390/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation148 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Tillar was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.