Fulton, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
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
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
155 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$126,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$325 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$576 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hempstead 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

Hempstead County
6
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 42
Feb 4 1 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 4 0 62
May 5 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 5 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 40%
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Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 4, AR State House District 88, AR
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Schools

Spring Hill Elementary School
10 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Spring Hill High School
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
19 miles, W • 1.9 star
Texarkana College
19 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Christus St Michael Health System
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
Wadley Regional Medical Center
18 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
81 miles, SW • 1.4 star
East Texas Regional Airport
100 miles, SW • 1 star
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