Mountainburg, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
630 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$348 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$463 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford County
4
Fort Smith Metro 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

Crawford County
5
Fort Smith Metro Area
6
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 1 37
Feb 3 1 41
Mar 4 1 50
Apr 5 0 59
May 6 0 67
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 3 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 5 0 60
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 3 0 39

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 5%

Schools

Mountainburg Elementary School
1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Mountainburg Middle School
1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Mountainburg High School
1 miles, SW 1.9 star
Marvin Primary School
11 miles, S 1.4 star

Colleges

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
22 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Baptist Health Van Buren
18 miles, SW 3.2 star
Mercy Hospital Ozark
22 miles, SE 3.2 star
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
23 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
24 miles, SW 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
44 miles, N 1.9 star
Tulsa International Airport
104 miles, NW 2.3 star
Joplin Regional Airport
106 miles, N 1 star