Dallas 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 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
6,351 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,694 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$98,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$361 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$386 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 4 0 45
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 62
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 5 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 3%

Schools

Sparkman High School
12 miles, W 1.9 star
Sparkman Elementary School
12 miles, W 2.3 star
Fordyce Elementary Schools
16 miles, SE 2.8 star
Fordyce High School
16 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

Southern Arkansas University Tech
24 miles, SW 1.4 star
Ouachita Baptist University
25 miles, NW 2.3 star
Henderson State University
26 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Ouachita County Medical Center
29 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
107 miles, S 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
125 miles, SW 1.4 star