Forrest City, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
12,826 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,522 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$393 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Francis County
6
Forrest City Urban Area
6
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Francis County
7
Forrest City Urban Area
7
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (63%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 9, AR State House District 63, AR
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Schools

Stewart Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Lincoln Academy
<1 miles, SW • 1 star
Forrest City High School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Forrest City Jr High
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

East Arkansas Community College
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Forrest City Medical Center
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Crossridge Community Hospital
14 miles, NE • 5 star
Helena Regional Medical Center
36 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
46 miles, E • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
166 miles, SE • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
167 miles, NE • 1 star
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