Living in Etowah, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Etowah · Census data 2020–2024
Etowah has 316 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $24,659 (59% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $82,800, the median rent is $628/month.
Etowah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Etowah at a glance
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 38.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $24,659State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $82,800State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $628/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Etowah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 37.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Etowah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Etowah the median home value is $82,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, which is 43.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,029 a month in housing costs.
Etowah median household income
The median household income in Etowah is $24,659 and the income per person is $16,536. 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Etowah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.61
Etowah demographics
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.2%
- Households
- 121
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Etowah ›
Education in Etowah
5.2% of adults 25 and older in Etowah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Etowah
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Etowah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etowah | 316 | $24,659 | $82,800 | $628 |
| Caraway | 1,087 | $38,558 | $85,900 | $603 |
| Keiser | 774 | $56,667 | $128,700 | $1,019 |
| Lepanto | 2,025 | $44,271 | $76,300 | $615 |
| Black Oak | 179 | $54,643 | $68,400 | $850 |
| Manila | 3,691 | $55,792 | $172,000 | $711 |
| Bassett | 118 | $49,688 | $55,900 | — |
| Leachville | 1,852 | $51,406 | $111,800 | $520 |
| Osceola | 6,688 | $46,202 | $99,900 | $846 |
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What is the median household income in Etowah, AR?
The median household income in Etowah is $24,659, 59% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Etowah?
The median home value in Etowah is $82,800, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Etowah?
The median gross rent in Etowah is $628 per month, about 43.7% of household income.
Is Etowah, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 37.1%.
What is the median age in Etowah?
The median age in Etowah is 38.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Etowah?
The average commute to work in Etowah is 27 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Etowah?
The unemployment rate in Etowah is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Etowah?
5.2% of adults in Etowah have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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