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Piggott, AR


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Piggott, Arkansas

Piggott, Arkansas, in Clay county, is 47 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 85 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 3,894 people in the city.

The People and Families of Piggott

In Piggott, about 59% of adults are married.

Piggott has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Piggott had a median family income of $35,625.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in the city.

Piggott Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Piggott is owner-occupied. The city is known in Arkansas for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Piggott, 96% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Piggott than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyPiggott Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Piggott Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Piggott Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Piggott, AR

Comparing Piggott 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
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty48
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime78

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