Powhatan, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
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
194 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$79,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$320 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$438 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
2
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

Lawrence County
2
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 36
Feb 4 2 40
Mar 4 1 49
Apr 5 0 59
May 5 0 68
Jun 3 0 76
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
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 deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 22, AR State House District 28, AR
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Schools

Hoxie Elementary School
8 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Hoxie High School
8 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Sloan-Hendrix High School
9 miles, N • 2.3 star
Sloan-Hendrix Elem School
9 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Williams Baptist University
11 miles, E • 1.9 star
Black River Technical College
14 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
30 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Crowley's Ridge College
30 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lawrence Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Five Rivers Medical Center
16 miles, NE • 2.3 star
St Bernards Medical Center
29 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
97 miles, S • 2.8 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
117 miles, E • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
147 miles, E • 1 star
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