Rison, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
966 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$24,911 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$397 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$386 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cleveland County
2
Pine Bluff Urban Area
8
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cleveland County
2
Pine Bluff Urban Area
7
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 5 0 63
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 1, AR State House District 96, AR
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Schools

Rison Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Rison High School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Woodlawn Elementary School
9 miles, E • 2.3 star
Woodlawn High School
9 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Southeast Arkansas College
20 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Jefferson Regional Medical Center
19 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Bradley County Medical Center
25 miles, S • 4.1 star
Drew Memorial Hospital
32 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
100 miles, S • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
141 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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