Lee
7.2
High score (8-10)
Lee County has some agricultural heritage and the county seat of Marianna has a historic courthouse and downtown. The Delta Blues music heritage is real in this part of Arkansas and the region has documented connection to important American musical history.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Lee County is in the middle of the Mississippi Delta with concentrated rural poverty and a population that has been declining for decades as the cotton economy mechanized and opportunities left. Marianna is a small county seat with limited commercial activity. The poverty rates here are among the highest in the country. Delta history is real but doesn't translate into social infrastructure.
Lower score (below 6)
Lee County has one of the highest poverty rates in the United States, not just in Arkansas, and has seen consistent population loss for generations. Marianna is a struggling Delta county seat with minimal economic activity. There's no college, no employer that brings outsiders in, and no tourism infrastructure. An outsider here has essentially no scaffolding to work with.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Lee, Arkansas?
$38k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Lee, Arkansas?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Lee, Arkansas?
20% men have degree
What's the average male height in Lee, Arkansas?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Lee, Arkansas?
Local women avg 29.3