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Dyess, AR


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Dyess, Arkansas

Dyess, Arkansas is 31 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Mississippi county. The population of the town is 515.

The People and Families of Dyess

In Dyess, about 62% of adults are married. Dyess, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Dyess.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dyess had a median family income of $26,447.

Dyess Housing

Of the housing in Dyess, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Property taxes in Dyess are low by Arkansas standards.

Commuting

In Dyess, 99% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the town than most towns its size.

High Points

Dyess strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDyess Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Dyess Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Dyess, AR

Comparing Dyess to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times21
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone11
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