Dierks, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
636 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
32.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$23,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$73,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$286 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$316 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Howard County
3
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

Howard County
4
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 4 1 45
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 61
May 6 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 5 0 63
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 4, AR State House District 87, AR
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Schools

Joann Walters Elementary Sch
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Dierks High School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Umpire K-12 School
11 miles, N • 2.8 star
Nashville Primary School
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Howard Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S • 4.1 star
Mena Regional Health System
34 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
86 miles, N • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
116 miles, S • 1.4 star
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