Ouachita County, 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 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
22,317 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,838 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$99,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$456 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Camden Urban Area
6
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

Camden Urban Area
4
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 42
Feb 4 0 46
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 4 0 62
May 4 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 4 0 53
Dec 5 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 2, AR State House District 98, AR
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Schools

Victory Christian School
2 miles, E • 5 star
Ivory Primary School
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Camden Fairview Middle School
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
Camden Fairview Intermediate
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Southern Arkansas University Tech
9 miles, E • 1.4 star
South Arkansas Community College
29 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ouachita County Medical Center
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Medical Center of South Arkansas
28 miles, S • 3.2 star
Magnolia Hospital
30 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
89 miles, S • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
96 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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