Des Arc, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
1,447 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,328 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$440 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$331 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Prairie County
2
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

Prairie County
3
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 4 0 61
May 4 0 70
Jun 2 0 78
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 2 0 73
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 4 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 10, AR State House District 60, AR
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Schools

Des Arc High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Des Arc Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Hazen Elementary School
14 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Hazen High School
14 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Searcy Beauty College
22 miles, N • 1 star
Harding University
22 miles, N • 2.3 star
Arkansas State University-Beebe
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

White County Medical Center
22 miles, N • 2.3 star
North Metro Medical Center
36 miles, W • 2.3 star
St Vincent Medical Center/North
41 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
87 miles, E • 2.8 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
164 miles, NW • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
173 miles, SW • 1 star
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