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Wickes, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County
Wickes, AR
At a Glance
How Wickes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wickes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wickes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wickes residents earn a median household income of $28,429 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,504. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 486 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wickes is $70,900 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,213. Median rent is $577/month, with 27.9% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Wickes reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,238/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Wickes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 68.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wickes has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.