Desha 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 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
11,041 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,064 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$89,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$417 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$467 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 0 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 8, AR State House District 62, AR
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Schools

West Bolivar Elem
12 miles, E • 1.4 star
West Bolivar Dist High School
13 miles, E • 1.4 star

Colleges

Delta State University
30 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Delta Beauty College
32 miles, S • 1 star

Hospitals

Delta Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
McGehee Hospital
17 miles, SW
Bolivar Medical Center
31 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Delta Regional Medical Center
31 miles, S • 1.4 star

Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
102 miles, SW • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
111 miles, NE • 2.8 star