Lawson, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
106 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$107,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$50,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$414 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$515 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
5
El Dorado Urban Area
5
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
5
El Dorado Urban Area
5
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 43
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 62
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Retta Brown Elementary School
9 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Washington Middle School
9 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

South Arkansas Community College
10 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Southern Arkansas University Tech
32 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Medical Center of South Arkansas
11 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Ashley County Medical Center
32 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
54 miles, S • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
94 miles, W • 1.4 star
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