El Dorado, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
17,382 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,159 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$391 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$566 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
5
El Dorado Urban Area
5
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
5
El Dorado Urban Area
5
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 4 0 62
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 2, AR State House District 97, AR
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Schools

Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Barton Jr High School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Northwest Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Yocum Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

South Arkansas Community College
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Southern Arkansas University Tech
28 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Medical Center of South Arkansas
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Ouachita County Medical Center
27 miles, N • 4.1 star
Magnolia Hospital
34 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
61 miles, S • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
86 miles, W • 1.4 star
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