McGehee, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
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
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
3,744 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,679 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$93,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$474 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$459 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Desha County
4
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

Desha County
3
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 41
Feb 5 0 45
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 5 0 62
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 8, AR State House District 94, AR
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Schools

McGehee Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
McGehee High School
1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Dermott Elementary School
8 miles, SW • 1 star
Dermott High School
8 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Delta Beauty College
26 miles, SE • 1 star
Delta State University
39 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

McGehee Hospital
<1 miles, S
Delta Memorial Hospital
18 miles, N • 2.3 star
Chicot Memorial Medical Center
23 miles, S • 3.2 star
Drew Memorial Hospital
24 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
86 miles, SW • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
127 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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