State Senate District 5, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
84,842 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,127 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$371 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$498 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 1 39
Feb 3 1 43
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 4 0 60
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 3 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 5 0 61
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 4 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Schools

Oden Schools
9 miles, SW 2.8 star
Mount Ida High School
15 miles, S 2.3 star
Mount Ida Elementary School
16 miles, S 2.8 star
Waldron High School
23 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

National Park College
39 miles, SE 1.4 star
Hot Springs Beauty College
44 miles, SE 1 star

Hospitals

Chambers Memorial Hospital
29 miles, NE 3.2 star
Mena Regional Health System
30 miles, W 3.2 star

Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
54 miles, N 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
110 miles, N 1.9 star