West Point, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
126 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,757 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$74,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

White County
4
Searcy Urban Area
4
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

White County
4
Searcy Urban Area
4
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 37
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 5 0 60
May 5 0 69
Jun 3 0 77
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 3 0 72
Oct 5 0 61
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 5 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 3%

Schools

Kensett Elementary School
4 miles, NW 1.9 star
Judsonia Elementary School
5 miles, N 1.9 star
Riverview Junior High School
6 miles, NW 2.3 star
Riverview High School
6 miles, NW 2.3 star

Colleges

Harding University
7 miles, NW 2.3 star
Searcy Beauty College
8 miles, NW 1 star
Arkansas State University-Beebe
18 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

White County Medical Center
6 miles, NW 2.3 star
North Metro Medical Center
37 miles, W 2.3 star
White River Medical Center
39 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Memphis International Airport
93 miles, SE 2.8 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
156 miles, NW 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
169 miles, NW 1.9 star