Shirley, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
307 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$403 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$442 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Van Buren County
3
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

Van Buren County
3
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 36
Feb 4 1 41
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 4 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 4 0 49
Dec 4 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AR State Senate District 24, AR State House District 43, AR
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Schools

Shirley High School
1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Shirley Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Rural Special High School
8 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Rural Special Elem School
8 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Ozarka College
37 miles, NE • 1 star
Arthur's Beauty School Inc-Conway
38 miles, SW • 1 star
Hendrix College
38 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Central Baptist College
39 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Ozark Health
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
Stone County Medical Center
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Izard County Medical Center, Llc
35 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
118 miles, W • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
120 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
126 miles, N • 1.4 star
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