Living in Wabbaseka, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wabbaseka · Census data 2020–2024
Wabbaseka has 360 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $38,917 (36% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $56,100, the median rent is $1,104/month.
Wabbaseka is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wabbaseka at a glance
- Population
- 360
- Median age
- 37.7State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $38,917State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $56,100State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $1,104/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
Is Wabbaseka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 12.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wabbaseka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wabbaseka the median home value is $56,100, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,104 per month, which is 37.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Wabbaseka median household income
The median household income in Wabbaseka is $38,917 and the income per person is $17,764. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Wabbaseka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 122
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 4.29
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wabbaseka has many vacation and second homes.
Wabbaseka demographics
- Population
- 360
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wabbaseka ›
Education in Wabbaseka
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Wabbaseka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wabbaseka
- Unemployment rate
- 12.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Wabbaseka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabbaseka | 360 | $38,917 | $56,100 | $1,104 |
| Altheimer | 517 | $42,663 | $71,600 | $736 |
| Humphrey | 220 | $17,969 | $87,000 | $540 |
| Allport | 102 | $21,875 | $108,500 | — |
| Humnoke | 122 | $42,813 | $73,800 | — |
| England | 2,294 | $46,544 | $88,400 | $760 |
| Pine Bluff | 39,743 | $42,718 | $89,400 | $855 |
| Stuttgart | 7,903 | $49,399 | $152,600 | $872 |
| White Hall | 5,512 | $78,092 | $212,700 | $985 |
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What is the median household income in Wabbaseka, AR?
The median household income in Wabbaseka is $38,917, 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 Wabbaseka?
The median home value in Wabbaseka is $56,100, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Wabbaseka?
The median gross rent in Wabbaseka is $1,104 per month, about 37.8% of household income.
Is Wabbaseka, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Wabbaseka?
The median age in Wabbaseka is 37.7 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
What is the unemployment rate in Wabbaseka?
The unemployment rate in Wabbaseka is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wabbaseka?
22.1% of adults in Wabbaseka 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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