Lee 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 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
8,511 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,860 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$433 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.6% 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 40
Feb 4 0 43
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 6 0 42

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 9, AR State House District 62, AR
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Schools

Lee High School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Lee Academy
1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Anna Strong Intermediate School
1 miles, S • 1 star
Friendship Christian Academy
4 miles, S • 1 star

Colleges

East Arkansas Community College
18 miles, NE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Forrest City Medical Center
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Helena Regional Medical Center
21 miles, S • 2.3 star
Crossridge Community Hospital
30 miles, N • 5 star

Airports

Memphis International Airport
49 miles, E • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
155 miles, SE • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
173 miles, SW • 1 star