Polk 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 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
19,348 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,252 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$358 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$481 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 4 0 59
May 6 0 67
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 5 0 60
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 4 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 5, AR State House District 86, AR
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Schools

Mena High School
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Mena Middle School
6 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Holly Harshman Elem School
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Carl Albert State College
44 miles, N • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mena Regional Health System
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Howard Memorial Hospital
42 miles, S • 4.1 star
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
44 miles, N • 3.2 star

Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
59 miles, N • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
124 miles, N • 1.9 star