Rector, AR
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
10/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
4/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
1,631
332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.9%
64% (US)
College-Educated
12.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$41,534
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.8%
88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$82,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$384
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$381
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.5%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Clay 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
Clay County
2
Arkansas
6
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | 2 | 36 |
| Feb | 4 | 2 | 40 |
| Mar | 4 | 1 | 49 |
| Apr | 5 | 0 | 59 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 68 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 77 |
| 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 a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.
Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 73%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 21, AR State House District 1, ARSchools
Rector High School
<1 miles, W
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2.3
Rector Elementary School
<1 miles, W
•
2.8
Marmaduke High School
7 miles, W
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2.3
Marmaduke Elementary School
8 miles, W
•
2.3
Colleges
Crowley's Ridge College
21 miles, W
•
1.4
Arkansas Northeastern College
33 miles, S
•
1.4
Three Rivers College
36 miles, N
•
1.4
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
36 miles, SW
•
1.4
Hospitals
Piggott Community Hospital
10 miles, NE
•
2.3
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
19 miles, SW
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2.3
Great River Medical Center
30 miles, S
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2.3
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital
31 miles, SE
•
2.3
Airports
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
78 miles, NE
•
1
Memphis International Airport
86 miles, S
•
2.8
Barkley Regional Airport
101 miles, E
•
1
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport-Adams Field
152 miles, W
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1.9