Camden, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
10,427 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,300 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$389 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$428 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ouachita County
6
Camden Urban Area
6
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ouachita County
5
Camden Urban Area
4
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 42
Feb 4 0 46
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 4 0 62
May 4 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 4 0 53
Dec 5 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 2, AR State House District 98, AR
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Schools

Camden Fairview High School
1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Camden Fairview Intermediate
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Ivory Primary School
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
Camden Fairview Middle School
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Southern Arkansas University Tech
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
South Arkansas Community College
27 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ouachita County Medical Center
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Medical Center of South Arkansas
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
Magnolia Hospital
30 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
87 miles, S • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
96 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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