Dumas, 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 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
3,877 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$480 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Desha County
4
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

Desha County
3
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 deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 8, AR State House District 64, AR
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Schools

Dumas Junior High School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Reed Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Dumas High School
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Arkansas at Monticello
28 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Delta Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
McGehee Hospital
19 miles, S
Drew Memorial Hospital
27 miles, W • 3.2 star
Dewitt Hospital & Nursing Home, Inc
29 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
100 miles, SW • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
118 miles, E • 2.8 star
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