Appleton, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
145 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,212 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$265 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$623 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pope County
5
Russellville Urban Area
4
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pope County
5
Russellville Urban Area
5
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 38
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 4 0 59
May 4 0 68
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 4 0 50
Dec 4 0 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 25, AR State House District 44, AR
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Schools

Hector Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Hector High School
7 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Wonderview High School
10 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Wonderview Elementary School
10 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Arkansas Tech University
17 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Marys Regional Medical Center
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
Chi St Vincent Morrilton
19 miles, S • 3.2 star
Dardanelle Hospital
21 miles, W • 2.3 star
Ozark Health
26 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
84 miles, W • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
100 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
130 miles, N • 1.4 star
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