Pulaski County, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
398,949 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,385 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$199,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$489 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$808 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Metro Area
6
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

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Metro Area
7
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 1 39
Feb 4 1 44
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 69
Jun 3 0 77
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 5 0 62
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AR State Senate District 14, AR State House District 73, AR
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Schools

Pulaski Heights Elem School
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Pulaski Heights Middle School
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Mt St Mary Academy
1 miles, W • 5 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Uams Medical Center
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Chi-St Vincent Infirmary
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
123 miles, NW • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
134 miles, E • 2.8 star
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