Percent of Arkansas Families Living with Severe Housing Problems
Current Value
13.1%
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Data Description and Source
Description: Positive trend. Percent of households that have at least 1 severe housing problem decreased from an annual average of 14.8% in 2007-2011 to a 13.1% annual average in 2016-2020.
Source: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data.
Notes: The four severe housing problems measured include housing units that 1) lack kitchen facilities; 2) lack complete plumbing facilities; 3) are crowded; and 4) are cost burdened. Each data point on the chart represents the average over a five-year time span.