Carthage, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
170 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$21,429 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$266 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dallas County
7
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

Dallas County
6
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 4 1 44
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 61
May 6 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 5 0 61
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 2, AR State House District 96, AR
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Schools

Poyen High School
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
Poyen Elementary School
18 miles, N • 2.3 star
Sheridan High School
19 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Sheridan Intermediate School
19 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Ouachita Baptist University
29 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Henderson State University
29 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Jefferson Regional Medical Center
32 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
112 miles, S • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
134 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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