Living in Humphrey, Arkansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Humphrey · Census data 2020–2024

Humphrey has 220 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $17,969 (70% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $87,000, the median rent is $540/month.

Humphrey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Humphrey at a glance

Population
220
Median age
42.8State: 38.5
Median household income
$17,969State: $60,773
Median home value
$87,000State: $188,000
Median rent
$540/moState: $947
Homeowners
54.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
Average commute
30 min

Is Humphrey a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 70% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 30.5%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Humphrey

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Humphrey the median home value is $87,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $540 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $765 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Humphrey$87,000
Arkansas$188,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Humphrey$540
Arkansas$947
United States$1,413

Humphrey median household income

The median household income in Humphrey is $17,969 and the income per person is $22,195. 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).

Median household income

Humphrey$17,969
Arkansas$60,773
United States$80,734

Housing in Humphrey: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
179
Owner-occupied
54.1%
Renter-occupied
45.9%
Vacant
38%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1971
Average household size
1.98

38% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Humphrey has many vacation and second homes.

Humphrey demographics

Population
220
Median age
42.8
Under 18
17.7%
65 and older
25%
Households
111
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White52.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Black45%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Humphrey ›

Education in Humphrey

17.5% of adults 25 and older in Humphrey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Humphrey17.5%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Humphrey

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
30 minState: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
81.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
60.4%

Humphrey vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Humphrey220$17,969$87,000$540
Wabbaseka360$38,917$56,100$1,104
Humnoke122$42,813$73,800—
Allport102$21,875$108,500—
Stuttgart7,903$49,399$152,600$872
Altheimer517$42,663$71,600$736
Almyra146$75,875$83,100—
England2,294$46,544$88,400$760
Ulm174$63,438——

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Living in Humphrey: FAQ

What is the median household income in Humphrey, AR?

The median household income in Humphrey is $17,969, 70% 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 Humphrey?

The median home value in Humphrey is $87,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.

How much is rent in Humphrey?

The median gross rent in Humphrey is $540 per month, about 38.8% of household income.

Is Humphrey, AR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 70% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 30.5%.

What is the median age in Humphrey?

The median age in Humphrey is 42.8 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

How long is the commute in Humphrey?

The average commute to work in Humphrey is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Humphrey?

The unemployment rate in Humphrey is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Humphrey?

17.5% of adults in Humphrey 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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