St. Francis: Economy & Jobs
St. Francis's typical household earns $37,188 (1.4× below Clay County median $51,481; 1.7× below Arkansas median $62,157), with homes at a median value of $47,800. The surrounding county supports 3,120 jobs (avg $42,107).
- $51,642 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $37,188 — below the Arkansas median ($62,157). Poverty rate 11.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 14% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 21.0% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 14.3% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 0.7% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $5,800 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $299,525 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $51,642 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $42,513 |
| Median Household Income | $37,188 (vs Arkansas $62,157) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $37,188 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.7% — near the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 3,120 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $131,366,427 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $42,107 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,271,320 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% (vs Arkansas 5.2%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 465 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 219,423 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 471.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Rice |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 283 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 2,337 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 94,762 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 8 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Physician Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Dental Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 4 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 24297 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 7.9 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LAVACA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $113,312,737 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,786.75 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 14,552 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 96.1% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 49.8 years (vs Arkansas 38.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 64.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12