Widener, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
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
221 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$50,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$163 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Francis County
6
Forrest City Urban Area
6
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Francis County
7
Forrest City Urban Area
7
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 5 1 43
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 6 0 42

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 10, AR State House District 37, AR
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Schools

Calvary Christian School
6 miles, NW • 1 star
Forrest City Jr High
6 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

East Arkansas Community College
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Forrest City Medical Center
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Crossridge Community Hospital
15 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
40 miles, E • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
162 miles, SE • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
164 miles, NE • 1 star
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