Norfork, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
599 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
43.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$183,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$567 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
28.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Baxter County
3
Mountain Home Urban Area
3
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Baxter County
6
Mountain Home Urban Area
6
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 36
Feb 3 2 40
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 4 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 3%

Schools

Arrie Goforth Elementary School
1 miles, S 4.1 star
Norfork High School
1 miles, S 4.1 star
Mountain Home Christian Academy
9 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

Ozarka College
24 miles, SE 1 star
Missouri State University-West Plains
43 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Izard County Medical Center, Llc
10 miles, SE 3.2 star
Baxter Regional Medical Center
11 miles, N 2.3 star
Stone County Medical Center
27 miles, S 4.1 star
Fulton County Hospital
29 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
113 miles, NW 1.9 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
132 miles, W 1 star