Living in Keo, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Keo · Census data 2020–2024
Keo has 322 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $39,000 (36% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $87,400, the median rent is $895/month.
Keo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Keo at a glance
- Population
- 322
- Median age
- 48.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $39,000State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $87,400State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $895/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Average commute
- 55 min
Is Keo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 55 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Keo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keo the median home value is $87,400, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $895 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Keo median household income
The median household income in Keo is $39,000 and the income per person is $22,983. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Keo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 65.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.52
Keo demographics
- Population
- 322
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 31.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 128
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Keo ›
Education in Keo
26.7% of adults 25 and older in Keo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Keo
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 55 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 54.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Keo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keo | 322 | $39,000 | $87,400 | $895 |
| England | 2,294 | $46,544 | $88,400 | $760 |
| Wrightsville | 1,484 | $45,417 | $62,900 | — |
| Woodson | 619 | $25,598 | $125,500 | — |
| Lonoke | 4,267 | $47,524 | $106,800 | $757 |
| Allport | 102 | $21,875 | $108,500 | — |
| Humnoke | 122 | $42,813 | $73,800 | — |
| Redfield | 1,734 | $71,696 | $171,400 | $1,174 |
| McAlmont | 1,088 | $34,696 | $209,900 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Keo, AR?
The median household income in Keo is $39,000, 36% 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 Keo?
The median home value in Keo is $87,400, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Keo?
The median gross rent in Keo is $895 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Keo, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 55 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
What is the median age in Keo?
The median age in Keo is 48.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Keo?
The average commute to work in Keo is 55 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Keo?
The unemployment rate in Keo is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Keo?
26.7% of adults in Keo 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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