Desha County, Arkansas Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Desha County is nestled in the state of Arkansas. With a land mass of 819 square miles, Desha County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the bottom with 1,534 inhabitants. Desha County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Dumas, with a population of 7,561.
Desha County is one of the
prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Desha County residents is $24,814, putting the region in in the bottom fifth of all counties in Arkansas. Reflecting this, the average home price in Desha County is $42,998, well below the state average of $68,421.
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The Per-capita student spending on education in Desha County is $7,505 per student per year, the lowest in the state (and reflecting the high importance placed on schools in the area). The student-teacher ratio in Desha County schools is 14 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Desha County average 20 min., slightly shorter than the number for Arkansas as a whole.