Strong, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
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
388 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,932 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
51 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$66,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$298 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$375 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
5
El Dorado Urban Area
5
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
5
El Dorado Urban Area
5
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 43
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 2, AR State House District 96, AR
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Schools

Strong High School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Gardner-Strong Elem School
<1 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

South Arkansas Community College
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Southern Arkansas University Tech
42 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Medical Center of South Arkansas
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Ashley County Medical Center
24 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
45 miles, S • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
97 miles, W • 1.4 star
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