Palestine, 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 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
665 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,896 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$57,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$320 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$507 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Francis County
6
Forrest City 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

St. Francis County
7
Forrest City Urban Area
7
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 10, AR State House District 37, AR
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Schools

Palestine-Wheatley Senior High
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Palestine-Wheatley Elem Sch
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Stewart Elementary School
7 miles, E • 1.4 star
Lincoln Academy
7 miles, E • 1 star
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Colleges

East Arkansas Community College
9 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Forrest City Medical Center
9 miles, E • 3.2 star
Crossridge Community Hospital
19 miles, NE • 5 star
Helena Regional Medical Center
36 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
53 miles, E • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
169 miles, SE • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
173 miles, NE • 1 star
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