Ozark, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
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
3,555 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,283 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$125,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$416 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
3
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

Franklin County
3
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 37
Feb 3 1 42
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 4 0 59
May 5 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 4 0 49
Dec 4 0 39

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 26, AR State House District 26, AR
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Schools

Elgin B Milton Elem School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Ozark Junior High School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Ozark High School
1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of the Ozarks
22 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
31 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital Ozark
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Johnson Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
31 miles, W • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
60 miles, N • 1.9 star
Joplin Regional Airport
120 miles, N • 1 star
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