Franklin County, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
17,220 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,919 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$359 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$536 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 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 3 1 37
Feb 3 1 42
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 4 0 59
May 5 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 3 0 80
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 4 0 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 26, AR State House District 26, AR
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Schools

Ozark High School
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Ozark Junior High School
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Elgin B Milton Elem School
3 miles, SE • 2.8 star

Colleges

University of the Ozarks
24 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
29 miles, W • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mercy Hospital Ozark
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Johnson Regional Medical Center
25 miles, SE • 2.3 star

Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
30 miles, W • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
58 miles, N • 1.9 star
Joplin Regional Airport
118 miles, N • 1 star