Forrest City Urban Area, 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 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
22,740 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,784 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$418 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 38
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 2 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 5 0 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 58% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 9, AR State House District 37, AR
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Schools

Calvary Christian School
2 miles, NW • 1 star
Forrest City Jr High
2 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

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

Forrest City Medical Center
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Crossridge Community Hospital
14 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

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