Oark, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
16 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,162 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$307 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$447 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson 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

Johnson County
5
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 36
Feb 3 2 41
Mar 5 1 49
Apr 5 0 58
May 6 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 5 0 71
Oct 5 0 60
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 4 1 39

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 28, AR State House District 45, AR
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Schools

Oark High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Oark Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
St Paul Elementary School
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
St Paul High School
14 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of the Ozarks
16 miles, S • 1.9 star
Arkansas Tech University
37 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Johnson Regional Medical Center
18 miles, S • 2.3 star
Mercy Hospital Ozark
20 miles, W • 3.2 star
St Marys Regional Medical Center
37 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
51 miles, W • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
58 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
108 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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