Fordyce, 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 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
3,320 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,056 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$360 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$391 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dallas County
7
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

Dallas County
6
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 5 0 62
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 5 0 63
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 6 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 2, AR State House District 96, AR
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Schools

Fordyce Elementary Schools
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Fordyce High School
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Kingsland Elementary School
7 miles, E • 2.8 star
Bearden High School
13 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Southern Arkansas University Tech
22 miles, W • 1.4 star
Southeast Arkansas College
35 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bradley County Medical Center
25 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Ouachita County Medical Center
29 miles, W • 4.1 star
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
34 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
93 miles, S • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
125 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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