Newark, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
1,522 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,770 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$355 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$408 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Independence County
6
Batesville Urban Area
6
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Independence County
4
Batesville Urban Area
4
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 1 35
Feb 3 1 41
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 5 0 59
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 3 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 0 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 22, AR State House District 39, AR
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Schools

Newark Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Cedar Ridge High School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Sulphur Rock Magnet School
5 miles, N • 4.1 star
Cord-Charlotte Elem School
8 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Lyon College
11 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Arkansas State University-Newport
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Ozarka College
35 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

White River Medical Center
12 miles, NW • 4.1 star
White County Medical Center
35 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
37 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
95 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
148 miles, NE • 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
152 miles, N • 1.4 star
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