Pocahontas, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
7,475 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,829 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$346 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$479 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Randolph 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

Randolph County
5
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 35
Feb 4 2 40
Mar 5 1 49
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 68
Jun 3 0 76
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 21, AR State House District 2, AR
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Schools

Pocahontas High School
1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Md Williams Intermediate School
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Black River Technical College
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
Williams Baptist University
10 miles, S • 1.9 star
Crowley's Ridge College
26 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Five Rivers Medical Center
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
13 miles, S • 3.2 star
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
30 miles, SE • 2.3 star
St Bernards Medical Center
33 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
101 miles, S • 2.8 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
102 miles, E • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
134 miles, E • 1 star
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