Boone County, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
37,896 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,195 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$390 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$545 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrison Urban Area
6
Arkansas
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrison Urban Area
4
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 35
Feb 3 2 40
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 3 1 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 5%

Schools

Bergman Middle School
3 miles, E 3.7 star
Bergman High School
4 miles, E 3.7 star
Bergman Elementary School
4 miles, E 3.7 star

Colleges

North Arkansas College
6 miles, SW 1.4 star
College of the Ozarks
23 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Cox Medical Center Branson
25 miles, N 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital Berryville
27 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
68 miles, W 1.9 star
Joplin Regional Airport
98 miles, NW 1 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
98 miles, W 1 star