Ponca, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
70 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,008 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$185,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$532 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$365 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Newton County
4
Harrison 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

Newton County
2
Harrison Urban Area
4
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 36
Feb 3 2 40
Mar 4 1 49
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 66
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 3 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 28, AR State House District 27, AR
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Schools

Kingston High School
9 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Kingston Elementary School
9 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Jasper High School
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Jasper Elementary School
10 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

North Arkansas College
20 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of the Ozarks
39 miles, SW • 1.9 star
College of the Ozarks
41 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Northwest Technical Institute
43 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital Berryville
25 miles, N • 3.2 star
Johnson Regional Medical Center
39 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
56 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
74 miles, W • 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
100 miles, N • 1 star
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